Surgical Technologist 1 (Surg Tech)

divh2Surgical Technologist 1/h2pInova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist 1 to join the Labor and Delivery team. This role will be PRN variable shifts and schedules. Working days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays as needed by the department. Plus, dont forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!/ppInova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation./ppInova PRN Benefits and Perks:/pulliState-of-the-art medical and training facilities/liliRetirement benefits with match from day one/liliFree Parking to all employees/liliExclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!/li/ulpSurgical Technologist Job Responsibilities:/pulliThe Surgical Technologist 1 demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts./liliAnticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures, and other items appropriate to the procedure./liliDemonstrates the ability to perform the role of the first scrub on all basic surgical cases./liliSelects proper sterilization method of instruments/equipment; sterilizes before procedures, as necessary, and verifies instruments as sterile./liliDemonstrates the application of the principles of aseptic technique./liliPrepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on the scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card./liliMay perform additional duties as assigned./li/ulpMinimum Qualifications:/pulliEducation: High School diploma or equivalent/liliCertification: Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required upon start./liliLicense: Registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Surgical Technologist required upon start/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliLabor and Delivery experience preferred/li/ul/div