The PSB Surgery Center is located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and serves the communities of Sports Medicine, Complex Podiatry, Breast Oncology with Plastics Reconstruction, Ortho Trauma, Total Shoulders and Total Ankles, General, Laparoscopic, Thyroidectomy, Melanomas, ECTs, Nerve Blocks, and other outpatient general procedures. Our patient population includes ages 12 and above. We have 8 state of the art Operating Rooms that operate from 0700-1800, Monday through Friday, and we do not work On Call, Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

We are a fast-paced, efficient, and safe outpatient surgery center that focuses on teamwork, patient safety, and best practices to optimize patient care. Our mission is to provide world class healthcare-every time, every touch-to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve.

The Surgical Technologist Lead acts as a clinical leader and resource in an Inova Operating Room (OR). Supports Inova's mission and strategic plans. Assists OR Service Leader to ensures unit compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Demonstrates superior knowledge of aseptic and surgical techniques in the role of surgical technologist. Assists the OR Service Leader as a primary resource for the surgical specialty.

• Assists the OR Service Leader in analyzing data, ensuring team adherence to performance standards, and improving processes continuously.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others.
• Provides mentoring to 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 leadership traits and supporting behavioral competencies.
• Serves as primary liaison and information resource for specialty.
• Oversees the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic, evidence-based environment which 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.
• Facilitates seamless transitions between pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care.
• Identifies physician, case, staff, and patient family learning needs proactively.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors. Facilitates leadership development among colleagues.
• Acts as a role model and assists in the development of mentors.

Position Requirements:

• Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Required Experience: 3 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Required Certification/License:
  • 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.