Certified Surgical Technologist

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 39,647 - 73,632; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking Certified Surgical Technologists for Danbury Hospital. The position involves assisting in the nursing care of surgical patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Candidates must have a Surgical Technologist Certification and a minimum of one year of experience.

Key responsibilities include ensuring a safe surgical environment, preparing necessary equipment, and educating staff. The role offers a salary range of $28.78 to $53.45 per hour, along with a significant sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub duties and assist in nursing care during surgical procedures.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for surgical patients.
• Prepare equipment and understand uses for surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs to expedite procedures.
• Participate in training and educating other staff on scrub roles.

Skills

Manual skills

Motor coordination

Finger dexterity

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Description

Certified Surgical Technologists wanted at the Danbury Hospital!!

Benefits

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

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
• Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmacologic agents in order to individualize patient care.
• 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.
• 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.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient’s exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
• Develops and improves skills in the organization of work & in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time, motion & materials.
• Identifies emergency situations and uses judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm & efficient manner.
• 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.
• Participates in providing in‑servicing to other staff relative to role as surgical technologist.
• Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care, during both routine & special duties, recognizing the importance teamwork, consideration & cooperation.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Required: Surgical Technologist Certification.

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired

• 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