Experienced Surgical Technologist

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a passionate & experienced Surgical Technologist to join our Operating Room team in the delivery of high-level surgical care to our community. Help us help those who need the most help & apply today .

Sign on Bonus & 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

Shift: Days/ 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. (8 or 10 hour shifts available)

Position summary & responsibilities:
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in the role of the first scrub. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and is able to anticipate the required instrumentation for each step of a surgical procedure.
Expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
Keeps the circulating nurse informed of upcoming patient care needs.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques.
Establishes and maintains an organized sterile field and applies principles of asepsis.
Demonstrates collaboration with other team members in planning/giving patient care. Actively shares knowledge with staff regarding instrument sets/techniques and procedures. Demonstrates appropriate use of emergency equipment, supplies, and resources.
Serves as a resource in at least 2 specialty areas/procedures.
Performs in preceptor role for new & experienced staff in the scrub role.
May perform additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience: 1 Year Surg Tech experience or equivalent
Certification: Basic Life Support-American Heart Association
License: Virginia Registered Surgical Technologist.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.30 - $52.65 per hour

Medical Specialty:
Surgery
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:
Surgical Technologist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
CST in Virginia (Required)
BLS with the American Heart Association (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Alexandria, VA 22306: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person