Surgical Technologist 2

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Surgical Technologist 2. In this full-time role, you'll play a crucial part in the operating room, anticipating the needs of surgeons and ensuring a sterile environment. With a focus on patient care and surgical support, you'll be part of a team that values health and wellness, offering comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance and mental health support. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Mental Health Support

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic patient care concepts and surgical procedures.
• Ability to perform first scrub on basic surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies and instruments.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during procedures.

Skills

Basic Patient Care

Aseptic Technique

Instrument Sterilization

Surgical Instrument Handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist 2 to join the OR team. This role will be full-time Days. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

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, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities

Surgical Technologist 2 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.

Surgical Technologist 2 Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent


• Experience: Preferred: Recent Hospital experience and/or previous practice experience.


• Certification: Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required upon start.


• License: Registered Surgical Technologist required upon start