Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR General Surgery

Hartford HealthCare
Jewett City, CT, United States
Full-time
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Description

Job Schedule : Full Time

Standard Hours : 40

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details :

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Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.

We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut.

We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services.

We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Description :

Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation;

assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards; and assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and used material.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technician program

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Language Skills

Must read, write and speak English

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

  • Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required.
  • Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.
  • Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient care.
  • Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
  • Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation required.
  • Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon.

Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activities.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment .

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