Senior Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

Sentara Health

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Sentara Heart Hospital is hiring a Senior Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist in Norfolk, Virginia.OverviewThe Senior Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist serves as a key member of the cardiovascular surgical team, specializing in complex open-heart and vascular procedures. This role provides expert technical support during surgical interventions, ensuring a sterile environment, proper instrumentation, and patient safety. The senior technologist mentors’ junior staff, helps lead quality assurance efforts, and collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing personnel to facilitate optimal surgical outcomes.The Senior Technologist level demonstrates expert knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, surgical instrumentation, and procedural flow, and serves as a preceptor, primary resource and educator for new employees, junior technologists, and other OR disciplines. The position serves in lead role and actively collaborates with the CVOR leadership team, as well as with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative process.Education
  • Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED
Certification/Licensure
  • Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED
  • National Certification (NBSTSA or NCCT) REQUIRED
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
Experience
  • 3 years prior experience REQUIRED
  • Cardiac/CVOR Experience PREFERRED
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$36.89 - $61.48. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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