Surgical Technologist 3 (Surg Tech)

Inova; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Remote/hybrid opportunities

Job summary

Inova Alexandria Hospital Operating Room is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist III to join the team. This full-time day shift runs Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently recognized as a national leader in safety, quality and patient experience, and offers a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for professional growth across its network.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Two years’ Surgical Technologist experience.
• VA Registered Surgical Technologist and CST/TS-C certification; BLS required on start.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates corrective actions.
• Anticipates needs during procedures and unanticipated events.
• Assists with flow of the daily operating room schedule.
• Demonstrates professional and leadership responsibilities.
• Documents at least 40 hours of self-development with 12 formal hours.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NBSTSA CST

TS-C

BLS

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital Operating Room is seeking a dedicatedSurgical Technologist 3to join the team.This role will be Full-time Day Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. Sign-on Bonus & relocation assistance eligible.

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) 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, preferred.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‐class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are The reason we’re a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we’re constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 685193
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 06/26/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED/HSE)