Pediatric Surgical Technologist I - Entry-Level OR Tech

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to support infant and pediatric surgeries. The role trains in the full scope, passing sterile instruments and assisting the surgeon under RN supervision.

Responsibilities cover preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative tasks, maintaining sterility, and ensuring safety and efficiency in the OR. Certification within 6 months and a valid BLS/CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Responsibilities

• Assists Registered Nurse in gathering appropriate supplies for cases.
• Assists team members to place and position patients on the Operating Room table.
• Identifies specific care needs as related to the patient’s age group and size.
• Places equipment and supplies in the operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions.
• Distinguishes between core and specialty cases in each service. Identifies core cases for assigned services and performs first scrub role, directly assisting the surgeon by passing sterile instruments and supplies at the sterile field.
• Performs duties associated with the second scrub role, including but not limited to: holding retractors, sponging or suctioning operative site, applying electrocautery within the surgical technologist’s scope of practice, as directed by the surgeon.
• Predicts and anticipates surgeon’s requests based on knowledge of the case
• Aids OR team members to don gown and gloves. May assist with doffing as needed. Follows all safety policie
• Ensures a sterile and organized environment by using principles of good aseptic technique
• Collaborates with circulating RN to correctly account for countable items at the sterile field according to policy and procedure.
• Responsible for mixing, labeling and dispensing drugs and solutions to surgeon from the sterile field. Assures and maintains supply of fluids, solutions and drugs.
• Prepares and applies dressings to surgical sites post-surgery.
• Washes and sterilizes equipment when necessary following manufacturer’s recommended instructions according to AAMI standards.
• Returns unused sterile supplies and ensures equipment is in the correct location.
• Restocks room supplies as needed.
• Prepares for cases for the following day.
• Assists with preparation, maintenance and after-care of supplies, equipment, and facilities with the OR.
• Check stock: instrument, sutures, supply expiration dates, working order, stock integrity. -10%
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Working under pressure

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Connecticut Children’s is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to support infant and pediatric surgeries. The role trains in the full scope, passing sterile instruments and assisting the surgeon under RN supervision.

Responsibilities cover preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative tasks, maintaining sterility, and ensuring safety and efficiency in the OR. Certification within 6 months and a valid BLS/CPR are required.