Surgical Technologist 1 (Surg Tech)

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health System in Falls Church, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist 1 to join their team. This full-time position involves night and weekend shifts with an on-call requirement. The role includes preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons, and demonstrating knowledge of patient care principles.

The hospital offers a variety of benefits, including tuition assistance, mental health support, and a retirement plan. Ideal candidates should hold a high school diploma and be certified as a Surgical Technologist in Virginia.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Perform the role of the first scrub on all basic surgical cases.
• Select proper sterilization method and verify instruments as sterile.
• Prepare the operating room by opening required supplies.

Skills

Basic patient care concepts

Aseptic technique

Surgical instruments handling

Basic Life Support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital Operating Room is looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist 1 to join the team! This role will be Full-time. Shifts will vary, including Night and Weekend rotations, 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 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.

Surgical Technologist 1 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