Surgical Technologist - $30-54 per hour
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionInova Health System is seeking a Surgical
Technologist for a job in Fairfax, Virginia.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: flexible
- Employment Type: StaffInova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a
Full-time Surg Tech to join our dedicated Operating Room team in
the delivery of high-level surgical care to our community. Inova
Fair Oaks is a nationally recognized Center of Excellence for the
Surgical Specialties of Spine and Bariatric and provides Surgical
Services in the Specialties of General Surgery, Orthopedics (Total
Joints), Podiatry, Breast, Plastics, Urology, GYN, Head and Neck,
Dental, Robotics (Davinci), and Laparoscopic Surgeries for multiple
Surgical Specialties.Our Operating Room is a fast-paced
environment, performing on average 40-60 surgical cases per day,
with a focus on strong teamwork, delivering a high level of safe
and quality care to our patients. The facility operates 24/7 with
most of the hours of operation being covered by in-house staff.
There is an on-call commitment requirement, but it tends to be low,
only between 12 to 24 hours per 6-week schedule. We strive to
assist our staff in achieving a positive work-life balance by
offering a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, variable
shifts, and minimal on-call requirements. Sign on bonus and
relocation assistance to eligible Surg Techs.Job Responsibilities:-
The Surg Tech 1 performs and/or provides scrub assistance during
procedures that reflect an awareness of anatomy, necessary
principles, skills, supplies, and adequate knowledge base. Can
demonstrate knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts
and surgical case preparation skills. Demonstrates the ability to
perform the role of the first scrub on all basic surgical cases.-
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,
obtain 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.-
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 report information to the circulating nurse.Position
Requirements:- High School Diploma or GED- Graduate of an
accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred. - If no
surgical technologist experience, then must have graduated within
the last year.
- Required Experience: None- Recent Hospital experience and/or
previous practice experience preferred- Surgical Technologist
registration required- Must be eligible for Surgical Technologist
registration via Commonwealth of Virginia at time of hire.
Registration must be completed within 6 months of hire.- BLS via
AHA required- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or
Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) via NCCT preferredInova Job ID
#653605. Posted job title: surg tech 1, fair
Keywords: Inova Health System, Washington DC , Surgical Technologist - $30-54 per hour, Healthcare , Fairfax, DC
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