Lead - Surgical Technologist - $30-54 per hour

Inova Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist Lead for a job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: flexible
• Employment Type: Staff

The renowned Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist Lead to join the OR team in a full-time capacity. This Operating Room consists of 11 rooms that provide a wide spectrum of surgical services.
We offer a competitive salary based on experience, GREAT sign on bonus, + relocation bonus incentives, if eligible! Plus, don’t forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
- Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
- State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
- Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
- 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!

Job Responsibilities:
- The Surgical Technologist Lead acts as a clinical leader and resource in an Inova Operating Room (OR).
- Supports Inova's mission and strategic plans.
- Assists OR Service Leader to ensures unit compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of surgical technologist.
- Assists the OR Service Leader as a primary resource for the surgical specialty.
- Assists the OR Service Leader in analyzing data, ensuring team adherence to performance standards, and improving processes continuously.
- Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others.
- Provides mentoring to OR team.
- Works collaboratively and has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines.
- Uses and demonstrates clinical expertise in the assessment of staff learning needs, capabilities, and readiness.
- Demonstrates leadership traits and supporting behavioral competencies.
- Serves as primary liaison and information resource for specialty.
- Oversees the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic, evidence-based environment which produces excellent patient care with optimal patient outcomes.
- Supports the OR Service Leader's goals.
- Interacts with and contributes to the professional growth of Surgical Technologist team members, colleagues, and others.
- Ensures efficient functioning of the specialty service and achievement of optimal patient outcomes.

Position Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- 3 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.

Inova Job ID #657831. Posted job title: surgical technologist lead