Certified Surgical Technologist — Evening OR Support

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Operating Room team at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. The role includes providing pre-, intra-, and post-operative support, ensuring sterile equipment and supplies are in place, and assisting surgeons within professional standards.

Opportunities for professional growth and a stable hospital setting. The position requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program, NBSTSA certification or eligibility within one

Qualifications

• Completion of a surgical technician program.
• Must be certified through the NBSTSA or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Maintenance of CPR, BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day required.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Ensure presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room for each operation.
• Assist the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assist with cleaning the operating room after the operation and ensure proper routing of equipment and used materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to sterile field

Patient safety awareness

Education

Completed Surgical Technician program

NBSTSA certification or eligible within 1 year

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Operating Room team at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. The role includes providing pre-, intra-, and post-operative support, ensuring sterile equipment and supplies are in place, and assisting surgeons within professional standards.

Opportunities for professional growth and a stable hospital setting. The position requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program, NBSTSA certification or eligibility within one