Certified Surgical Technologist

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking Certified Surgical Technologists to perform scrub duties and assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient before, during and after procedures. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified, experienced cert techs.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, applying aseptic technique, preparing equipment, and supporting the surgeon to expedite procedures while protecting patient privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Certification is required.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Ability to scrub, assist in nursing care of surgical patient, and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties and assists in nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Provides safe, efficient environment for surgical patient.
• Applies aseptic principles to protect patient care and privacy.
• Prepares and uses equipment and supplies for procedures; demonstrates dexterity with instruments.
• Anticipates surgeon needs to expedite procedures and minimize patient exposure.
• Participates in continuing education and preceptor training; may instruct staff and students.

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologists wanted at the Danbury Hospital!!

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS to qualified experience/certified Surg Techs

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

To perform scrub duties and assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient before, during and after the surgical procedure.

Responsibilities

1. Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
2. Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmacologic agents in order to individualize patient care.
3. Applies principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care. This includes respect of the patient's right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
4. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
5. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
6. Develops and improves skills in the organization of work & in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time, motion & materials.
7. Identifies emergency situations and uses judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm & efficient manner.
8. Completes a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education per year, and maintains certification. Completes preceptor training & demonstrates the ability to perform one-on-one instruction for all students & staff learning the scrub role.
9. Participates in providing in-servicing to other staff relative to role as surgical technologist.
10. Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care, during both routine & special duties, recognizing the importance teamwork, consideration & cooperation.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Required: Surgical Technologist Certification.

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired:

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 211

Department: Operating Room

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $28.78 - $53.45 Hourly

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.