Surgical Technician /Verdi OR/ST/SRC

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is looking for a skilled Surgical Technologist to support surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program, possess 1-2 years of experience, and demonstrate knowledge in sterile techniques and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting the surgical team. This role demands collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations effectively.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience and certification as a surgical technician preferred.
• Must obtain LCC-ST certification within one year of employment if not already certified.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to surgery preparation, ensuring all supplies are available.
• Maintain patient and equipment safety during procedures.
• Prepare operative sites and assist the surgical team as needed.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for quality patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of sterile technique

Ability to work in high-pressure situations

Collaboration within surgical teams

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

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 who are 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. They are experts in asepsis and sterile technique, combining knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

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 the other members of the surgical team as needed; reporting status of the procedure to the relief team.
• Demonstrating commitment to personal growth and development by attending in-services, maintaining certification, and 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, ensuring integrity of asepsis according to policies and procedures; maintaining alertness and reporting any break in technique; assisting and anticipating the needs of the surgeon; verifying with the circulating nurse complete sponge, needle and instrument counts; inspecting supplies and equipment for evidence of proper sterilization and integrity according to standards.
• Identifying the principles of sterile technique and applying them when assisting each operative procedure.

Education & Credentials

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 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 Demands

Standing 90% of the workday. Ability to lift up to 36 pounds, handle highly stressful physical and interpersonal situations, perform 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 temperatures.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

YNHHS Requisition ID

185969