Surgical Technologist 2

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a PRN (on-call) Surgical Technologist to join our dedicated Labor and Delivery Room team. This PRN position may require evening, nights, and weekends.

Inova PRN Benefits and Perks:

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

• Retirement benefits with match from day one

• Free Parking to all employees

• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program. If no surgical technologist experience, then must have graduated within the last year.

• 1 Year Surg Tech experience or equivalent

• 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 upon start

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) via NCCT preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• Expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and is able to anticipate the required instrumentation for each step of a surgical procedure.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in the role of the first scrub.

• Keeps the circulating nurse informed of upcoming patient care needs.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques.

• Establishes and maintains an organized sterile field and applies principles of asepsis.

• Demonstrates collaboration with other team members in planning/giving patient care. Actively shares knowledge with staff regarding instrument sets/techniques and procedures. Demonstrates appropriate use of emergency equipment, supplies, and resources.

• Serves as a resource in at least 2 specialty areas/procedures.

• 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.

• Participates in at least one unit-based committee/council and/or accepts individual assignments to work on improving patient care/unit-based issues.

• Documents evidence of at least 20 hours of self-development activities with a minimum of 6 formal contact hours.