Surgical Technologist 3

Job Description
Inova Health Tower OR Unit is seeking a Surgical Technologist 3 to join it's high acuity, fast paced, multispecialty operating room team! As Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma facility, our diverse teammates and complex patient population makes working in Tower OR exciting, with endless opportunities for professional and personal growth!
Inova 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.
• 2 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) via NCCT
• BLS via AHA required
• 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ 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 System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.