Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Job Description\n

Inova Health is looking for dedicated Surgical Technologists to join the Team. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN positions with a variety of schedules.

Applicants may be considered for current or future opportunities.

Facilities: 

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  Inova Alexandria Hospital – 4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304

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  Inova Fairfax Hospital – 3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042

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  Inova Fair Oaks Hospital – 3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033

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  Inova Loudoun Hospital – 44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176

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  Inova Mount Vernon Hospital – 2501 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306

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\n The Surgical Technologist 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 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:

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• Committed to Team Member Health:  offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. 
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• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.  
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• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:  offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.  
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• 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.  
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• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
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Surgical Technologist Responsibilities:

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• Accurately enter and update data in hospital databases, spreadsheets, and electronic systems.
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• Maintain data integrity by performing regular audits and quality checks.
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• Organize and file electronic and paper records in accordance with hospital policies.
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• Assist in generating routine and ad hoc reports for internal departments and external agencies.
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• Compile data for quality improvement, compliance, and performance tracking.
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• Support data collection for surveys, audits, and accreditation processes.
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• Work closely with clinical, administrative, and IT teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
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• Respond to data-related inquiries and provide support for departmental projects.
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• Communicate discrepancies or issues to appropriate staff for resolution.
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• Conducts daily maintenance on all databases housed within the department.
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• Maintains the structure and integrity of all data by performing regular quality checks.
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• Performs data entry using database or spreadsheet software in a timely and accurate manner to facilitate the availability of data for quick analysis.
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• May perform additional duties as assigned.
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Surgical Technologist 1 Requirements:

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  Education: High School diploma or equivalent

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  Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA)

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  Licensure: Registered Surgical Technologist in the Commonwealth of VA

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Surgical Technologist 2 Requirements:

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  Education: High School diploma or equivalent

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  Experience: 1 year of surgical technologist experience

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  Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA)

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  Licensure: Registered Surgical Technologist in the Commonwealth of VA

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Surgical Technologist 3 Requirements:

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  Education: High School diploma or equivalent

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  Experience: 2 years of surgical technologist experience

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  Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) via NCCT

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  Licensure: Registered Surgical Technologist in the Commonwealth of VA

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About Inova Health System 

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.  

Inova’s Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.