Surgical Technologist Women's OR

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

_*Inova Fairfax Medical Campus *_is seeking a passionate _*Surgical Technologist *_to join our _*Women's Operating Room*_ team in the delivery of high-level surgical care to our community. Help us help those who need the most help & _*apply today*_!*Sign on Bonus & relocation assistance eligible.*_Inovas hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.__We are proud to be named one of Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournals national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality._*Featured benefits:** Tuition reimbursement* Student loan assistance up to $10,000!* Paid parental leave* Retirement benefits with match from day one* State-of-the-art medical and training facilities*Position summary & responsibilities:** Performs and/or provides scrub assistance during procedures that reflect an awareness of anatomy, necessary principles, skills, supplies, and adequate knowledge base.* Assists the circulating nurse in implementing the perioperative plan of care to include: patient positioning, confirmation/preparation of the operative site, updating physician preference card, care of operative specimens, and room turnover.* Identifies factors relative to the patient's age and developmental stage that must be considered during the surgical procedure.* Assists with pulling cases and checks case carts for completeness, obtains supplies and equipment, and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins.* Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on the scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card.* Follows policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting up the back table, draping, and counting with the circulating nurse.* Exercises care in the operation and use of instruments/equipment/ and reports/follow the appropriate procedure for broken items.* Follows OSHA and hospital infection control policies at all times.* Maintains continuing education by complying with mandatory re-orientation yearly and keeps educational profile up to date.* Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures, and other items appropriate to the procedure.* Establishes and maintains an organized sterile field. Adheres to unit-specific standards, policies, and procedures for aseptic technique.* Selects proper sterilization method of instruments/equipment; sterilizes before procedures, as necessary, and verifies instruments as sterile.* Takes corrective action when any unsafe practice, conditions, or breaks in aseptic technique occur and reports information to the circulating nurse.* May perform additional duties as assigned*Position Requirements:** *Certification *- BLS upon start, with the American Heart Association.* *Licensure* - Registered Surgical Technologist in Virginia.* *Education* - High School diploma or equivalent._*About Us *_We are Inova, Northern Virginias 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 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 Type: Full-timePay: $30.49 - $49.70 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekMedical Specialty:* SurgerySchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to Friday* On callPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyEducation:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* Surgical Technologist: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* BLS with the AHA (Required)* Virginia CST Registration (Required)Ability to Commute:* Falls Church, VA 22042 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Falls Church, VA 22042: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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