Surgical Technologist

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in operations under the supervision of surgical personnel. The role involves preparing the operating room, maintaining sterility, and supporting patient care before, during, and after surgery. Candidates should have knowledge of surgical instruments and proper aseptic technique, with certification preferred or at least one year of experience required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical procedures and proper instrument handling.
• Ability to maintain sterile environments and assist during surgeries.
• Experience in data collection for Performance Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile instruments and maintains the surgical field.
• Assists in patient positioning and transport to/from operating room.
• Cares for surgical specimens and maintains sterile conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical instruments

Aseptic/sterile technique

Anatomy and physiology

Education

Surg Tech certification

1 year of experience

Job description

and the job listing Expires on June 28, 2025

Assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Knows how to set up a sterile instrument and surgical field and maintain the sterility of that field.
• Greets, identifies, and transports patients to and from the Operating Room and/or Recovery Room.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Functions under the direct supervision of the surgeon, PA/RNFAs, or Registered nurses in the care of patients before, during and after surgery.
• Has in-depth knowledge of surgical instruments and proper care of those instruments.
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and PA/RNFAs. Holding retractors, cutting sutures, and keeping inventory of sponges, needles, and instruments used during the operation.
• Has knowledge of surgical procedures and is able to collect and coordinate the supplies and instruments needed for those cases.
• Has knowledge of the theory and application, and practice of aseptic/sterile technique is demonstrated.
• Participates in data collection as necessary for Performance Improvement.
• Has knowledge of accepted and approved hospital policy and procedure relating to sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Assists in turning and positioning patients on the OR table.
• Understands the use of preference sheets and knows who to seek out to make changes and updates.
• Has ability to scrub, gown, and glove in preparation for surgical procedure.
• Has the ability to drape the surgical site of the patient and maintain sterility of that field.
• Has in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Has in-depth knowledge of surgical instruments, where they are located, their proper handling and care, and their application to the surgical procedures.
• Has knowledge of proper use of specialized instruments, electrical equipment, machines, light sources, microscopes, laser, and other equipment, as needed, for special procedures.
• Has knowledge of the medications and solutions used in the Operating Room and administers them according to physician and/or hospital policy.
• Identifies, handles and cares for the surgical specimen appropriate to the procedure being performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Information: Surg Tech certification preferred or 1 year of experience required.