Cardiac/Vascular Surgical Technologist - Large Sign-on Bonus!

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,750 - 84,970; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is looking for a full-time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for the Danbury Hospital OR. This role involves providing scrub duties and assisting in nursing care during surgeries.

The position includes a set schedule of Monday-Friday from 6:30 am to 3 pm and offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Candidates must have a Surgical Technologist Certification and at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include preparing for surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring a safe surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Required Surgical Technologist Certification.
• Minimum of one year experience in surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient.
• Assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient.
• Prepare for surgical procedures with knowledge of equipment and supplies.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs during procedures.
• Participate in continuing education and training.

Skills

Surgical Technologist Certification

Manual skills

Motor coordination

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Attention Certified Surgical Technologists with CARDIAC experience

The Danbury Hospital OR is growing and seeking a full‑time CST.

Monday‑Friday 6:30 am‑3 pm, set schedule and assigned call shifts.

$15,000 SIGN‑ON BONUS.

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 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 in teamwork, consideration & cooperation.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: Surgical Technologist Certification.

Minimum Experience: one year.

Preferred

Working Conditions:

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity.
• Occupational: Significant occupational risk.
• Physical Effort: Very heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lb. force.
• Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 220

Department: Cardiac Surg OR

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly