Cardiac Surgical Technologist I

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📍 Sentara Norfolk General HospitalFull time💰 USD 30–45

About this role

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a 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, 7-530pm, or 9-730pm

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

Overview of Heart Hospital

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. 

Overview

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. 

Certification/Licensure

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

Experience

  • 1 year Cardiovascular or Thoracic experience REQUIRED

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $30.26 - $44.75 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Cardiac Surgical Technologist I role at sentara?
The listed salary for this Cardiac Surgical Technologist I position at sentara is USD 30–45. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Cardiac Surgical Technologist I position at sentara located?
This Cardiac Surgical Technologist I role at sentara is based in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Cardiac Surgical Technologist I role at sentara full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Cardiac Surgical Technologist I role in the 101 Sentara Hospitals department at sentara.
Which team or department does the Cardiac Surgical Technologist I at sentara belong to?
This Cardiac Surgical Technologist I position is part of the 101 Sentara Hospitals department at sentara. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Cardiac Surgical Technologist I job at sentara posted?
This Cardiac Surgical Technologist I position at sentara was posted on Sep 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Cardiac Surgical Technologist I
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