Surgical Technologist 3

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a passionate & experienced Surgical Technologist to join the OR team. Help us help those who need the most help & apply today.

This Operating Room consists of 11 rooms that provide a wide spectrum of surgical services to include: Breast, Cancer, Colorectal, Cosmetic, general, gynecologic, head and neck joint replacements, melanoma, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, Oral Surgery & Urology.

Sign on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova's hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

We are proud to be named one of Forbes' 2022 Best Employers for Women, of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal's national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.

Featured benefits:
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance - up to $10,000.
Paid parental leave
Retirement benefits with match from day one
State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

The Surgical Technologist 3 demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of the first scrub. Anticipates need for unscheduled procedures or unanticipated turn of events during a surgical procedure. Supports Leadership team and demonstrates leadership abilities.

Job Responsibilities:
Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
Anticipates need for unscheduled procedures or unanticipated turn of events during a surgical procedure.
Demonstrates superior knowledge in stressful and emergency situations.
Assists with the flow of daily operating room schedule by readily accepting assignments/reassignments.
Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to professional and leadership responsibilities. Demonstrates leadership abilities.
Accepts responsibility for judgements and actions.
Supports and participates in departmental goals, educational programs, and QI process.
Presents both formal and informal educational sessions within the Perioperative/Anesthesia departments.
Demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of first scrub. Demonstrates superior knowledge of normal and pathological A&P.
Serves as a resource in at least 3 specialty areas/procedures. Acts as a resource person for specialty cases and assumes responsibility for management of specialty equipment and instrumentation.
Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot specialty equipment.
Performs the primary preceptor role for inexperienced Surgical Tech staff and acts as a secondary preceptor for orienting perioperative nursing staff.
Supports other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements:
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Education : Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
Required Experience: 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Required Certification/License : Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) via NCCT. BLS via AHA. Surgical Technologist registration required. Must be eligible for Surgical Technologist registration via Commonwealth of Virginia at time of hire. Registration must be completed within 6 months of hire.

About Inova Health System

Inova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.

Inova's five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.

Inova's Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy

Inova Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. To fulfill this commitment, Inova Health System does not discriminate in any employment-related decision and administers all of its employment programs, procedures and practices without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information. Inova operates both affirmative action and equal opportunity programs, consistent with federal and state requirements, including Governor's Executive Order One (2018). Consistent with federal and state requirements, Inova also prohibits retaliation against any person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.20 - $55.58 per hour

Healthcare setting:
Operating room
Medical specialties:
Surgery
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
On call
Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:
Surgical Technologist: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
CST with the NBSTSA or NCCT (Required)
BLS with the AHA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Alexandria, VA 22304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person