Surgical Technologist Lead

Surgical Technologist Lead

Fairfax Hospital - OR - Tower | Surgical Technologist Lead | Full-time: Monday Friday - Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Available

Inova is consistently ranked 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.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Surgical Technologist Lead Job Responsibilities:

• The Surgical Technologist Lead acts as a clinical leader and resource in an Inova Operating Room (OR). Assists OR Service Leader to ensure unit compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Assists the OR Service Leader in analyzing data, ensuring team adherence to performance standards, and improving processes continuously.
• Provides mentoring to the 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 superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of surgical technologist. Serves as primary liaison and information resource for specialty.
• Oversees the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic, evidence-based environment that 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 Tech team members, colleagues, and others.
• Ensures efficient functioning of the specialty service and achievement of optimal patient outcomes.

Surgical Technologist Lead Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience
• Certification: Basic Life Support Upon Start; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C) via NCCT
• Licensure: State of Virginia Registered Surgical Technologist - Upon Start