The renowned Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join the OR team in a full-time, day shift schedule. This Operating Room consists of 11 rooms that provide a wide spectrum of surgical services to include: Breast, Cancer, Colorectal, Cosmetic, general, gynecologic, head and neck joint replacements, melanoma, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, Urology. This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
The Surgical Technologist 3 demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of the first scrub. Anticipates need for unscheduled procedures or unanticipated turn of events during a surgical procedure. Supports Leadership team and demonstrates leadership abilities.
- Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
- Anticipates 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 daily operating room schedule by readily accepting assignments/reassignments.
- Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to professional and leadership responsibilities. Demonstrates leadership abilities.
- Accepts responsibility for judgements and actions.
- Supports and participates in departmental goals, educational programs, and QI process.
- Presents both formal and informal educational sessions within the Perioperative/Anesthesia departments.
- Demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of first scrub. Demonstrates superior knowledge of normal and pathological A&P.
- Serves as a resource in at least 3 specialty areas/procedures. Acts as a resource person for specialty cases and assumes responsibility for management of specialty equipment and instrumentation.
- Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot specialty equipment.
- Performs the primary preceptor role for inexperienced Surgical Tech staff and acts as a secondary preceptor for orienting perioperative nursing staff.
- Supports other duties and projects as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- Required Experience: 2 years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist
- Neuro experience preferred
- Required Certification/License:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) via NCCT
- BLS via AHA required
- Surgical Technologist registration required
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