Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist 1 to join the OR team. This role will be full-time day shift varied schedule. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible

Inova 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

Job Responsibilities:

The Surgical Technologist 1 demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures, and other items appropriate to the procedure. Demonstrates the ability to perform the role of the first scrub on all basic surgical cases. Selects proper sterilization method of instruments/equipment; sterilizes before procedures, as necessary, and verifies instruments as sterile. Demonstrates the application of the principles of aseptic technique. Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on the scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card. May perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements for Consideration:

Work Schedule: Full-time Night Shift: varied schedule, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Education: High School diploma or equivalent Experience: Preferred: Recent Hospital experience and/or previous practice experience. Certification: Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required upon start. License: Registered Surgical Technologist required upon start