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Certified Surgical Technologist-Outpatient Surgery (Flexi/PRN)

Sentara Health·Charlottesville, Virginia

Unknown·On Site·Remote friendly·0-2 yrs
·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room with necessary equipment and assists the surgical team by maintaining the sterile field and passing instruments. They ensure patient safety and adhere to strict infection control protocols throughout various surgical procedures.

City/State: Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson is hiring a Flexi/PRN Certified Surgical Technologist for day shift in our Outpatient Surgery Center in Charlottesville, VA!

Outpatient Surgery Center at Pantops offers high-quality care within a collaborative environment that includes registered nurses, surgical techs, sterile services, and support staff, all overseen by a highly trained and experienced management team. The outpatient surgery center features dedicated admit recovery and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) services. With four operating rooms, the facility provides a range of surgical services, including orthopedic procedures, as well as breast, gynecology, plastics, ENT, urology, ophthalmology, and pediatrics.

Operating hours are primarily Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm, with no night or weekend shifts, though occasional variations in hours may occur.

  • The Surgical Technologist ensures that the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment and 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 Surgical Technologist assists in applying dressings, securing surgical drapes and transferring patients to recovery areas. Adheres to infection control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety. Works closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth and effective procedures.
  • Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
  • Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
  • Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation [https://mjhfoundation.org/]education assistance program up to $32,500
  • Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
  • Education
  • TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist (Required)
  • Students in the process of completing a Surgical Technologist Program may be considered.
  • Certification/Licensure
  • Licensed Surgical Technologist – Virginia (Required)
  • One of the following Certifications Required: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery TS-C - Certification - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Required

Experience

Operating room experience (preferred)

Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols.

Strong communication skills with providers and surgical staff required.

Keywords

Surg Tech, Surgical Technologist, Surgical Services, Surgical Tech, CST, OR, Surgery, Surgical Services, Operating Room, Surgical Technician,

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Benefits

  • Caring For Your Family and Your Career
  • 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
  • 401k/403B 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 complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

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.

Requirements

Requires a trade school degree in Surgical Technology and a valid Virginia license. Candidates must hold a CST or TS-C certification and a BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Safety
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Transfer
  • Sterile Technique
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Operating Room Preparation
  • Surgical Instrumentation

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest...

Salary listed on 109 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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