Surgical Technologist - $30-54 per hour

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Paeonian Springs
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Inova Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Paeonian Springs, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: StaffThe Surgical Technologist 1 demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts. Demonstrates basic surgical case preparation skills. Demonstrates responsible behavior as a health care professional. Demonstrates the ability to perform the role of the first scrub on all basic surgical cases. Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis. Demonstrates the application of the principles of aseptic technique.Inova Employee Benefits and Perks:- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage- Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability- NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE- Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan- Competitive salary: Pay based experience- Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work- Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection- Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!Shift: Days: M-FHours: 7-330pm or 3 12's @ 7-730pmLocation: INOVA Loudoun HospitalRequirements for consideration:Minimum Education:- High School diploma or equivalentYears of Experience:- Preferred: Recent Hospital experience and/or previous practice experience.Certification:- Basic Life Support-American Heart AssociationLicense:- Registered Surgical TechnologistJob Responsibilities- Performs and/or provides scrub assistance during procedures that reflect an awareness of anatomy, necessary principles, skills, supplies, and adequate knowledge base.- 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, obtains 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.- May perform additional duties as assigned.#LI-AL1Inova Job ID #657674. Posted job title: surgical technologist 1-full time (days)

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