Surgical First Assistant

Inova's Perioperative Surgical team is seeking an experienced Surgical First Assistant to support the Operating Rooms at our Fairfax Medical Campus. Help us make an impact in the community while finding newfound success in the OR – apply today!

This unit oversees surgical services for our Level 1 Trauma Center, Women’s OR, PSB Surgery Center, and Woodburn Surgery Center. Our teammates demonstrate high personal accountability, resilience, teamwork, and continuous learning; we are looking for eager and adaptive personalities to join our team!

Sign on bonus & relocation assistance eligible.

Inova’s hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

We are proud to be named one of Forbes’ 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal’s national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.

Featured benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. Must have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment specific to clinical practice.

Teamwork - Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.
Quality/Best Practice - Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.
Professional Development - Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice. Serves as a resource preceptor and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision-making and problem-solving.

Position Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical First Assistant or 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience. Preferred experience in Robotics, Ortho, Spine and Vascular.
• Education and Licensure: Must meet licensure criteria and be licensed as Surgical Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia at time of hire. BLS via American Heart Association. A current credential as a surgical assistant or Surgical First Assistant issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or the National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or their successors.
• Special Skills Ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to work routinely without direct supervision. Ability to demonstrate good judgment in daily activities. Ability to understand and implement infection control and hospital safety practices.

About Inova Health System

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 22,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.

Inova’s five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.

Inova’s Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.42 - $62.44 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Surgical Technologist: 2 years (Preferred)
• Orthopedics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Robotics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Spine: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vascular: 1 year (Preferred)
• Surgical First Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SFA credential with the NBSTSA or the NCCSA (Required)
• BLS with the American Heart Association (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Falls Church, VA 22042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person