Surg Technologist 3

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Flexible schedules & remote/hybrid

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist 3 for Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in the operating room. This 6-month contract role supports the sterile technique and OR workflow, ensuring patient safety and efficient procedures.

The position requires two years of Surgical Technologist experience, VA registration, and BLS certification, with 12-hour day shifts and on-call during holidays. Employee benefits include health, retirement, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED.
• Experience: Two (2) year Surgical Technologist experience.
• Licensure: Registered Surgical Technologist in the state of VA.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
• Certification: CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
• Anticipates the 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 the daily operating room schedule by readily accepting assignments/reassignments.
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to professional and leadership responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for judgments and actions.
• Supports and participates in departmental goals, educational programs, and QI process.
• Documents evidence of at least 40 hours of self-development activities with a minimum of 12 formal contact hours.

Skills

Surgical safety

Team collaboration

Patient focus

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Operating Room | Surgical Technologist 3 | 6-month contract, holiday on-call requirement | 12 hour days

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Surgical Technologist 3 Job Responsibilities:

• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
• Anticipates the 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 the daily operating room schedule by readily accepting assignments/reassignments.
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to professional and leadership responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for judgments and actions.
• Supports and participates in departmental goals, educational programs, and QI process.
• Documents evidence of at least 40 hours of self-development activities with a minimum of 12 formal contact hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School or GED
• Experience: Two (2) year Surgical Technologist experience.
• Licensure: Registered Surgical Technologist in the state of VA.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Level one (1) trauma experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School or GED
• Experience: Two (2) years' Surgical Technologist experience.
• Licensure: Registered Surgical Technologist in the state of VA.
• Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) via NCCT. Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Surgical Technologist experience in Ortho, Trauma, Neuro, Robotics, Vascular preferred.