Experienced Surgical Technologist

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

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

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*Sign on Bonus & 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

*Position summary & 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.

*Position Requirements:*
* *Education: *High School diploma or equivalent
* *Experience: *1 Year Surg Tech experience or equivalent. (Experience in ortho, neuro, spine, thoracic, robotics & trauma is _*strongly preferred.*_)
* *Certification: *Basic Life Support-American Heart Association
* *License: *Virginia Registered Surgical Technologist



_*About Us *_

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ 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 is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.30 - $52.65 per hour

Medical Specialty:
* Surgery
Schedule:
* 4x10
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* On call
* Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply



Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
* Surgical Technologist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* BLS with the AHA (Required)
* Virginia CST Registration (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Alexandria, VA 22304 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Alexandria, VA 22304: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

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