Surgical Technologist - $30-54 per hour
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 14, 2023
Job Description:
Inova Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job
in Alexandria, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: StaffInova Mount Vernon Hospital is proud of
its experienced, professional, and compassionate surgical team.
With nearly 7,000 surgical procedures performed each year - both
inpatient and outpatient - our surgical suite staff delivers the
highest quality of patient care. Consisting of 8 ORs we support
surgeries in general, neuro, plastics, vascular, orthopedics, and
ENT, using our state-of-the-art equipment, DaVinci Xi. The OR
functions 24/7 with the support of call teams on off-shifts and
holidays. It is a fast-paced environment that focuses on strong
teamwork and patient safety. This position is eligible for a
$15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.The Surgical
Technologist 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:- Required Education: High School Diploma or GED -
Preferred Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical
Technologist program. If no surgical technologist experience, then
must have graduated within the last year.- Required Experience:
None - Preferred Experience: Recent Hospital experience and/or
previous practice experience.- Required Certification/License: -
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- Preferred Certification/License:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery
- Certified (TS-C) via NCCTInova Job ID #642364. Posted job title:
surgical technologist 1 mount vernon main or
Keywords: Inova Health System, Alexandria , Surgical Technologist - $30-54 per hour, Healthcare , Alexandria, Virginia
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