Surgical Technologist Lead

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist Lead to join their team. This role involves acting as a clinical leader in the Operating Room, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring the surgical tech team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in surgical techniques, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other clinical disciplines. Inova offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including tuition assistance and mental health support.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support and CST or TS-C required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a clinical leader and resource in the Operating Room.
• Provides mentoring to the OR team and ensures compliance with standards.
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of surgical techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Aseptic Techniques

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fairfax Hospital - OR - Tower | Surgical Technologist Lead | Full-time: Monday – Friday - Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Available

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.

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:offeringup 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:offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Surgical Technologist Lead Job Responsibilities:

• The Surgical Technologist Lead acts as a clinical leader and resource in an Inova Operating Room (OR). Assists OR Service Leader to ensure unit compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Assists the OR Service Leader in analyzing data, ensuring team adherence to performance standards, and improving processes continuously.
• Provides mentoring to the OR team. Works collaboratively and has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses and demonstrates clinical expertise in the assessment of staff learning needs, capabilities, and readiness.
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of surgical technologist. Serves as primary liaison and information resource for specialty.
• Oversees the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic, evidence-based environment that produces excellent patient care with optimal patient outcomes.
• Supports the OR Service Leader's goals. Interacts with and contributes to the professional growth of Surgical Tech team members, colleagues, and others.
• Ensures efficient functioning of the specialty service and achievement of optimal patient outcomes.

Surgical Technologist Lead Requirements:

• Education:High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience
• Certification:Basic Life Support Upon Start; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) via NCCT
• Licensure: State of Virginia Registered Surgical Technologist - Upon Start

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ 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 System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity orexpression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (includingchildbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.