Certified Surgical Tech - Day Shift, Full-Time, Growth

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England’s Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist (CST) to support the Operating Room team. The role involves assisting with sterile and unsterile supply prep, patient transfers, and maintaining equipment under supervision of registered nurses.

Applicants should have an accredited Surgical Technology program graduate, NBSTSA CST certification, and BLS certification. One year of scrub experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• Licensure: Certified CST from NBSTSA.
• Certification: BLS from American Heart Association or Red Cross required. New Requirement as of 10/1/2023, uncertified Techs have 18 months to provide proof of certification.
• Experience: Minimum one year of scrub experience preferred.
• On-Call- Weekend and Holidays (Required).

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of sterile/unsterile supplies and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper care of all supplies and equipment; transports patients and assists with transferring patients from stretcher to table and vice versa; assists with lifting and positioning patients.
• Reports unusual occurrences to the Operating Room Director or designee and contributes to the efficient and productive operations of the Operating Room.
• Cross-training between Main OR and Ambulatory Unit.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England’s Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist (CST) to support the Operating Room team. The role involves assisting with sterile and unsterile supply prep, patient transfers, and maintaining equipment under supervision of registered nurses.

Applicants should have an accredited Surgical Technology program graduate, NBSTSA CST certification, and BLS certification. One year of scrub experience is preferred.