_*Inova Alexandria Hospital*_ is seeking a passionate & experienced _*Surgical Technologist*_ to join our team in the delivery of high-level & world-class surgical care. Help us help those who need the most help & _*apply today!*_



*Sign on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.*



_Inova’s hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare._

_We are proud to be named one of Forbes’ 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal’s national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality._





*Featured benefits:*
* Tuition reimbursement
* Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
* Paid parental leave
* Retirement benefits with match from day one
* State-of-the-art medical and training facilities





*Shift:* _(11 am – 11 pm)_

*Schedule:* _Days vary_



*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.
* May perform additional duties as assigned.





*Job Requirements:*
* *Education:* High School Diploma or GED. _(Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program __*preferred*__.)_
* *Experience:* 1-year experience as a Surgical Technologist.
* *License:* Must be registered via the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Surgical Technologist at time of hire. _(Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) via NCCT __*preferred.*_
* *Certification:* BLS via AHA required





*About Inova Health System*

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.

Inova’s five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.



*Inova’s Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy*

Inova Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. To fulfill this commitment, Inova Health System does not discriminate in any employment-related decision and administers all of its employment programs, procedures and practices 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. Inova operates both affirmative action and equal opportunity programs, consistent with federal and state requirements, including Governor's Executive Order One (2018). Consistent with federal and state requirements, Inova also prohibits retaliation against any person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.30 - $52.49 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Medical Specialty:
* Surgery
Schedule:
* 3x12
* Evening shift
* On call

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply



Application Question(s):
* Are you a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program?

Experience:
* Surgical Technologist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* BLS with the AHA (Required)
* CST with the NBSTSA or NCCT (Preferred)
* CST in Virginia (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Alexandria, VA 22304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person