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JR-86446 Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist Job
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| Employer Name: Sentara Healthcare |
SpiderID: 14069403 |
| Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia |
Date Posted: 9/22/2025 |
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Category: Healthcare |
| Job Code: JR-86446 |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
Sentara RMH Medical Center located in Harrisonburg; Virginia is hiring a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist for the Cardiac Operating Room!
Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm and required call. Candidate must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for call purposes. Weekday call is 1430-0600 the following morning - Weekend call is 24 hours Saturday and Sunday
$15,000 Sign on Bonus available for qualified candidates.
Department Overview:
We are made up of two operating rooms and one hybrid OR. The Surgical Tech will work with a multi-disciplinary team of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Physician Assistants and Registered Nurses. The Cardiothoracic Operating Room (CTOR) is part of the larger Surgical Services department at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Overall, there are 14 ORs, 2 minor surgery rooms, 6 procedure rooms, and 2 C-section suites. There are 2 dedicated CTORs, one Hybrid OR, and one Robotic OR where CTS cases are performed.
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.
As the primary scrub technician during all cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries, the role involves assisting the surgical team by passing instruments, sutures, grafts, and other sterile supplies as needed. All surgical instruments are properly sterilized and confirmed to be functioning prior to procedures, while maintaining sterile technique and infection control standards throughout the operation. Close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and nursing staff ensures delivery of high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include handling specimens appropriately, documenting as required, and performing accurate counts with the circulator before the operation and at appropriate times during each body plane closure. Surgeons and assistants are gowned and gloved as needed, with active participation in preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings to support ongoing surgical quality improvement.
Job Requirements:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Trade School Graduate preferred
Certification/Licensure
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification and Surgical Technologist Licensure required IF license is required in the state of practice; otherwise must have NBSTSA certification.
Certified Surgical Technologist
BLS
Experience
1 year of experience in cardio or thoracic surgery required
In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, instrumentation, and procedures.
In depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to cardiac surgery achieved with independence on all CVOR cases, including TAVRS and combined Vascular cases.
In depth learning or knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, tissue exposure, surgical flow and advanced techniques in cardiac surgery specialty
Ability to take call independently with advanced cardiac surgery skills required to perform in the scrub role for all cardiac surgery procedures
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Utilizes chain of command, practices open communication, promotes an inclusive team environment and supports all initiatives in the cardiac operating room.
Assists with room turnover between cases and participates in cleaning and organization of the department.
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
Must have a strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, intense, and high-risk cases
Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
Performs a thorough review of the surgeons’ preferences prior to each surgical procedure.
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, assists with selection and opening of sterile supplies.
Maintains a safe environment throughout procedure in regard to patient physical safety, fire prevention, infection control, and maintains highest of sterile field organization throughout procedure
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 1
Education Required:
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time: More Than 3 weeks / year
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Sentara RMH Medical Center |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: Sentara Healthcare |
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| City: Harrisonburg |
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| State: Virginia |
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| Zip: 22801 |
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Web Site: https://sentara.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SCS/job/Harrisonburg-VA/Cardiovascular-Sur
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