Surgical Technologist - $30-54 per hour

Inova Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Leesburg, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Shift: nights Employment Type: Staff The Surgical Technologist 2 demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in the role of the first scrub. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of aseptic and surgical technique. Demonstrates responsible behavior as a healthcare professional. Identifies variances from expected outcomes and responds to changes in patient needs. Job Responsibilities - Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in the role of the first scrub. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and is able to anticipate the required instrumentation for each step of a surgical procedure. - Expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon. - 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. - Identifies variances from expected outcomes and responds to changes in patient needs. - Maintains sterile field during emergencies. - May perform additional duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start; Must be eligible for Surgical Technologist registration via Commonwealth of Virginia at time of hire. Registration must be completed within 6 months of hireLicensure - None requiredExperience - 1 Year Surgical Technologist experience or equivalentEducation - High School diploma or equivalent Inova Job ID 660629. Posted job title: surgical technologist 2 - full time nights