Surg Tech Lead - Fairfax Tower

Job Description

Job Responsibilities
The Surg Tech 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
Surg Tech team members, colleagues, and others.
Ensures efficient functioning of the specialty service and achievement of optimal patient outcomes.
Position Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
3 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) via NCCT
BLS via AHA required
Surgical Technologist registration required
Must be eligible for Surgical Technologist registration via Commonwealth of Virginia at time of hire; Registration must be completed within 6 months of hire.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ 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 System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.