Surgical Technologist 2 (Surg Tech)

Inova Health

Posted 7 days ago

Full Time

Falls Church, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist provides advanced support during surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. They also collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and assist in the training of new staff.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist. You must hold a Virginia Registered Surgical Technologist license and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support

Virginia Registered Surgical Technologist license

Job Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join the Labor and Delivery team! This role will be PRN with various days and shifts, night shift availability preferred

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in the role of the first scrub. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and is able to anticipate the required instrumentation for each step of a surgical procedure.
  • Expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
  • Keeps the circulating nurse informed of upcoming patient care needs.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques.
  • Establishes and maintains an organized sterile field and applies principles of asepsis.
  • Demonstrates collaboration with other team members in planning/giving patient care. Actively shares knowledge with staff regarding instrument sets/techniques and procedures. Demonstrates appropriate use of emergency equipment, supplies, and resources.
  • Serves as a resource in at least 2 specialty areas/procedures.
  • Performs in preceptor role for new & experienced staff in the scrub role.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: 1 Year Surg Tech experience or equivalent
  • Certification: Basic Life Support-American Heart Association
  • License: Virginia Registered Surgical Technologist

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Surgical Technologist with recent experience in performing cesarean section surgeries, D&C and emergent hysterectomy

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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 Health 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.

Inova Health

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
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