Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist; CST

Sentara is hiring an experienced Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist I for Sentara's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sign on Bonus up to $30,000 offered for experienced cardiac candidates! Relocation packages available!

Shift: 10-hour shifts: 6-4:30pm, 7-5:30pm, or 9-7:30pm

Call is 2-3 per week and every other weekend call with a 30 min response time.

Sentara Norfolk General/Sentara Heart Hospital is a comprehensive, Level 1 Trauma center located in Norfolk, VA. The Heart Hospital Cardiac Surgery program has dedicated CVOR rooms, served by a dedicated cardiac OR team, who perform high volume, complex open-heart CABG, Valve, Aortic, and Structural cases (TAVR). We also serve as the regional center for ECMO/MCS, Heart Transplant, and Aortic dissection cares.

The Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist plays a critical role in assisting cardiovascular surgeons during open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures. This highly specialized surgical technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, organizing surgical instruments and supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment. The technologist anticipates the surgeon’s needs and provides intraoperative support to optimize surgical outcomes, patient safety, and procedural efficiency.

• Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED

• Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED
• NBSTSA CST Certification REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED

• 1 year Cardiovascular or Thoracic experience REQUIRED

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