Surgical Technologist 2 (Surg Tech)

Inova•Falls Church, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Hospital Operating Room is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join the team. This role will be full-time varied shifts. 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. 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.

Requirements

High School or GED
One (1) year Surgical Technologist experience.
Registered Surgical Technologist in the state of VA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.

Nice To Haves

Level one (1) trauma experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in the role of the first scrub.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and can anticipate the required instrumentation for each step of a surgical procedure.
Expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques.
Performs in preceptor role for new & experienced staff in the scrub role.
Provides working knowledge of powered instrumentation, video equipment, microscopes, and complex instrumentation, equipment. Assists in the evaluation of new products and equipment.