Surgical Tech: Day Shift Scrub Specialist

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under the direct supervision of the RN. You will serve as the primary scrub person, handling instruments, supplies, equipment and implants during procedures, while ensuring patient safety through correct identification and readiness of all items.

The role requires compliance with aseptic practice, problem-solving during procedures, and meticulous counts and labeling.

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a surgical technologist within 6 months of hire.
• Certification timelines: candidates may have up to 18 months post-program to obtain certification.
• Proof of prior surgical technologist experience may be requested by the health facility.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the RN, assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles instruments, supplies, equipment and implants during surgical procedures.
• Provides safe patient care by verifying patient identification and assuring the presence of necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and implants.
• Adhere to aseptic practices to protect patients from injury, minimize wound contamination and reduce patient risk for surgical site infection.
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed and respond appropriately to emergencies or changes in procedure.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and anticipates surgeon’s needs when scrubbed on any surgical procedure.
• Assumes responsibility for accurate sponge, sharp and instrument counts, correct medication labeling on the sterile field and correct handling and labeling of specimens.
• Cross trains and rotates to other clinical areas in Perioperative Services as needed.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Aseptic technique

Instruments handling

Education

Nationally accredited surgical technology program; certification within 6 months

Job description

Stamford Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under the direct supervision of the RN. You will serve as the primary scrub person, handling instruments, supplies, equipment and implants during procedures, while ensuring patient safety through correct identification and readiness of all items.

The role requires compliance with aseptic practice, problem-solving during procedures, and meticulous counts and labeling.