Surgical Technologist 1 (Surg Tech)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement match from first day

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

A leading health system in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist 1 to join their OR team. This full-time position involves working four 10-hour shifts, with on-call requirements. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be a Registered Surgical Technologist in Virginia. Competitive pay and excellent benefits including medical coverage and tuition assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association required upon start.
• Registered Surgical Technologist in Virginia required upon start.
• Recent hospital or practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and pass instruments.
• Perform the role of the first scrub on basic surgical cases.

Skills

Basic patient care concepts

Aseptic technique

Sterilization of instruments

Performing the role of first scrub

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist 1 to join the OR team. This role will be full-time working four 10-hour shifts (0645-1715) M-F, variable day off, on-call requirement for nights, weekends, and holidays. We offer great pay based on experience, sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, if eligible! Plus, don't forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!

Inova is consistently ranked 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.

Inova 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, and more.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Surgical Technologist 1 demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures, and other items appropriate to the procedure.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the role of the first scrub on all basic surgical cases.
• Selects proper sterilization method of instruments/equipment; sterilizes before procedures, as necessary, and verifies instruments as sterile.
• Demonstrates the application of the principles of aseptic technique.
• Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on the scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification: Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required upon start.
• License: Registered Surgical Technologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Surgical Technologist required upon start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent Hospital experience and/or previous practice experience