Certified Surgical Technologist I or II- Main Operating Room

Certified Surgical Technologist I or II - Main Operating Room

Sentara Health is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist I or II for the Main OR in Charlottesville, VA. This is a full‑time day shift position, four 10‑hour shifts Monday‑Friday with required call. Call requirements: 6–7 shifts per 6‑week schedule. Sign‑on bonus up to $15,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Charlottesville, VA

First (Days)

The Operating Room at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital handles an average of 7,000 cases annually, with 8 OR suites and service lines including Complex GYN, Neurosurgery, Vascular/Thoracic, and Orthopedic surgery. It is the second highest‑performing OR in the Sentara system for orthopedic total joint procedures.

The Surgical Technologist ensures that the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment, assists the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The role involves maintaining patient safety and ensuring that the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile. The Technologist assists in applying dressings, securing surgical drapes, and transferring patients to recovery areas.

They adhere to infection control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety, working closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth and effective procedures.

• Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist (Required)
• Students currently completing a Surgical Technologist Program may be considered.

• Licensed Surgical Technologist – Virginia (Required)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery TS‑C – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)

• Operating room experience (preferred)
• 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience (preferred)
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient‑safety protocols.
• Strong communication skills with providers and surgical staff (required)

Sentara Martha Jefferson has an RN turnover rate of 12.6%, holds the highest patient satisfaction scores in the system, and offers a foundation education assistance program up to $32,500. Free parking is available.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status 176‑bed facility featuring all patient‑friendly private rooms. The hospital has evolved for more than 100 years to meet diverse healthcare needs. It offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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