The renowned Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join the OR team in a full-time, day shift schedule. This Operating Room consists of 11 rooms that provide a wide spectrum of surgical services to include: Breast, Cancer, Colorectal, Cosmetic, general, gynecologic, head and neck joint replacements, melanoma, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, Urology. This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

The Surgical Technologist 3 demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of the first scrub. Anticipates need for unscheduled procedures or unanticipated turn of events during a surgical procedure. Supports Leadership team and demonstrates leadership abilities.

* Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective actions.

* Anticipates need for unscheduled procedures or unanticipated turn of events during a surgical procedure.

* Demonstrates superior knowledge in stressful and emergency situations.

* Assists with the flow of daily operating room schedule by readily accepting assignments/reassignments.

* Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to professional and leadership responsibilities. Demonstrates leadership abilities.

* Accepts responsibility for judgements and actions.

* Supports and participates in departmental goals, educational programs, and QI process.

* Presents both formal and informal educational sessions within the Perioperative/Anesthesia departments.

* Demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of first scrub. Demonstrates superior knowledge of normal and pathological A&P.

* Serves as a resource in at least 3 specialty areas/procedures. Acts as a resource person for specialty cases and assumes responsibility for management of specialty equipment and instrumentation.

* Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot specialty equipment.

* Performs the primary preceptor role for inexperienced Surgical Tech staff and acts as a secondary preceptor for orienting perioperative nursing staff.

* Supports other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements:

* Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

* Preferred Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

* Required Experience: 2 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist

* Neuro experience preferred

* Required Certification/License:

* Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) via NCCT

* BLS via AHA required

* Surgical Technologist registration required