Ambulatory Surgery Tech: Precision Sterile Care

Yale NewHaven Health; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. The role supports surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses by preparing the operative site, passing instruments, and maintaining sterile technique throughout cases.

Applicants should graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited program or NBSTSA-defined equivalent and pursue NBSTSA certification within 1 year of employment. This is an on-site position within the hospital’s OR environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program or NBSTSA-defined program, or completed Bridgeport Hospital's on-the-job training.
• Completion of licensed Certified Surgical Technology Program; certification within 1 year of employment for new hires.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical department practices and sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist circulator and prepare operative site under RN direction.
• Provide scrub and passing of instruments, sponges, and sutures as directed.
• Maintain asepsis and sterile technique; ensure readiness of OR equipment and supplies.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Independent work

NBSTSA exam

Education

CAAHEP-accredited surgical tech program

Job description

Bridgeport Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. The role supports surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses by preparing the operative site, passing instruments, and maintaining sterile technique throughout cases.

Applicants should graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited program or NBSTSA-defined equivalent and pursue NBSTSA certification within 1 year of employment. This is an on-site position within the hospital’s OR environment.