Surgical Technologist ; Surg Tech

Surgical Technologist 1 (Surg Tech)

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | Full‑time, 10‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday, variable day off, on‑requirement

We offer great pay based on experience, a sign‑on bonus, and relocation assistance (if eligible) along with a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with a robust wellness program
• Retirement:
  Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans
• Mental Health Support: 25 mental‑health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost
• Work/Life Balance: paid time off, paid parental leave and more

• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments, sutures and other items appropriate to the procedure.
• Perform the role of the first scrub on all basic surgical cases.
• Select proper sterilization method for instruments/equipment; sterilize before procedures and verify instruments as sterile.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique.
• Prepare 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.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required upon start
• Registered Surgical Technologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required upon start

• Recent hospital experience and/or previous practice experience