Surgical Technician /Verdi OR/ST/SRC

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist in New Haven, Connecticut. This role involves preparing and maintaining sterile fields, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring patient safety during operations.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited program and experience as a surgical technician preferred. Certification must be obtained within one year of employment. The position demands strong teamwork and knowledge of aseptic techniques. Apply now to join a dedicated healthcare team!

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited surgical technology program.
• 1-2 years of surgical technician experience preferred.
• Must obtain LCC-ST certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare necessary supplies and equipment for surgery.
• Maintain safety awareness regarding patient and equipment.
• Prepare the operative site for surgery under RN direction.

Skills

Knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique

Understanding of human anatomy

Experience in surgical settings

Education

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do as individuals and professionals every day.

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals and an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. They work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non‑invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are experts in the principles of asepsis and sterile technique, combining knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the preparation of the surgery by assisting the Circulating Nurse in making available all necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment according to the needs of the patient and the surgical team.
• Maintaining safety awareness as it applies to patient and equipment. Proper handling and identification of all specimens.
• Collaborating with team members to check and accurately restock necessary supplies in assigned room in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Preparing the operative site for surgery under the direction of a registered nurse and assisting other members of the surgical team as needed; reports status of procedure to relief team.
• Demonstrating commitment to personal growth and development. This includes attending in‑services, maintaining certification, keeping up‑to‑date on meeting minutes and updated policies and procedure.
• Recognizing the importance of teamwork, consideration, and cooperation within the operating room.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile fields to assure quality patient care. This includes assuring integrity of asepsis according to policies and procedures; maintaining alertness and reporting any break in technique. Assist and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Verify with Circulating Nurse complete, sponge, needle and instrument counts. Inspection of supplies and equipment for evidence of proper sterilization and integrity according to standards.
• Identifying the principles of sterile technique and applying these techniques when assisting each operative procedure.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

A graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program or a formal program as defined by the LCCST (training may be through a hospital‑based program or through the military).

EXPERIENCE

1‑2 years of experience and certification as a surgical technician preferred.

LICENSURE

Must obtain LCC‑ST certification within one year of employment if not already certified.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique combined with the knowledge of human anatomy and various instrumentation and procedures in all surgical areas and services. Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the Perioperative Department and works independently on surgical procedures. Utilizes the recommended guidelines as set forth in the Association of Surgical Technologist Standards of Practice in accomplishing job‑related responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Standing 90% of the workday. Ability to lift up to 36 pounds, handle highly stressful physical and interpersonal situations, do repetitive work, fine hand manipulations, and work at an elevated level from floor. Able to cope with repeated skin scrubbing and withstand variation in room temperature.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 185969