Inova Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Fairfax, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: flexible
- Employment Type: Staff
INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a Full-time Surgical Technologist 3 to join our dedicated Operating Room team in the delivery of high-level surgical care to our community with 15 ORs. Inova Fair Oaks is a nationally recognized Center of Excellence for the Surgical Specialties of Spine and Bariatric and provides Surgical Services in the Specialties of General Surgery, Orthopedics (Total Joints), Podiatry, Breast, Plastics, Urology, GYN, Head and Neck, Dental, Robotics (Davinci), and Laparoscopic Surgeries for multiple Surgical Specialties.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred.
- 2 years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) via NCCT required.
- BLS via AHA required
- 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.
Inova Job ID #658120. Posted job title: surgical technologist 3