Lead - Surgical Technologist - $30-54 per hour

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Inova Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist Lead for a job in Alexandria, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: StaffThe 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.Inova Employee Benefits and Perks:- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage- Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability- NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE- Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan- Competitive salary: Pay based experience- Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work- Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection- Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!Shift: Days: M-FHours: and flexibility with weekends to support if needed.Location: INOVA Alexandria HospitalRequirements for consideration:Minimum Education:- High School diploma or equivalentYears of Experience:- 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience.Certification:- Basic Life Support-American Heart Association- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) via NCCT.License:- Registered Surgical TechnologistJob Responsibilities- Identifies clinical and operational variables affecting patient and case outcomes.- Anticipates variances and adjusts care proactively, utilizing required resources.- Articulates the type, scope, and frequency of clinical and case variables affecting outcomes, including patient condition or special needs, equipment availability or functionality, and physician requests. Ensures needs are met time of case.- Extrapolates patient's, physician's, or case needs from previous experiences. Creates individualized plan(s) of care. Engages other clinical professionals to assist in responding to possible problems.- Facilitates seamless transitions between pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care. Assists, both directly and indirectly, with room turnover.- Ensures surgical pause is performed according to procedure.- Ensures hand-off to PACU meets established criteria and monitors delay reasons.- May perform additional duties as assigned.#LI-AL1Inova Job ID #661959. Posted job title: surgical technologist lead, days

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