Surgical Technologist 3

Inova Health System
United States, Virginia, Falls Church
Dec 26, 2024
The Surgical Technologist 3 demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of the first scrub. Anticipates variances from expected outcomes and responds to patient needs immediately. Demonstrates leadership abilities. Job Responsibilities Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective actions. Anticipates the need for unscheduled procedures or unanticipated turn of events during a surgical procedure. Demonstrates superior knowledge in stressful and emergency situations. Assists with the flow of the daily operating room schedule by readily accepting assignments/reassignments. Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to professional and leadership responsibilities. Demonstrates leadership abilities. Accepts responsibility for judgments and actions. Supports and participates in departmental goals, educational programs, and QI process. Presents both formal and informal educational sessions within the Perioperative/Anesthesia departments. Documents evidence of at least 40 hours of self-development activities with a minimum of 12 formal contact hours. Demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of first scrub. Demonstrates superior knowledge of normal and pathological A&P. Serves as a resource in at least 3 specialty areas/procedures. Acts as a resource person for specialty cases and assumes responsibility for the management of specialty equipment and instrumentation. Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot specialty equipment. Performs the primary preceptor role for inexperienced Surgical Tech staff and acts as a secondary preceptor for orienting perioperative nursing staff. May perform additional duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) via NCCTLicensure - Registered Surgical Technologist - Upon StartExperience - 2 years of Surgical Technologist experienceEducation - High School diploma or equivalent