Surgical Technologist

Smilow Cancer Hospital; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital as a Surgical Technologist, integral to providing surgical care to patients. You'll prepare the surgical room, assist in procedures, and ensure patient safety through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques. Ideal candidates are graduates of accredited surgical programs and exhibit strong teamwork skills. This position promises a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience and certification as a surgical technician preferred.
• Must obtain LCC-ST certification within 1 year of employment if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist Circulating Nurse in preparing for surgeries with necessary supplies.
• Maintain safety in the operating room.
• Prepare the operative site for surgery under direction.

Skills

Sterile Technique

Teamwork

Patient Safety

Education

Graduate of CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Join to apply for the Surgical Technologist role at Smilow Cancer Hospital

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Surgical Technologist role at Smilow Cancer Hospital

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.

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. Surgical technologists 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 theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and 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 assists the other members of the surgical team as needed; reports status of procedure to relief team.
• Demonstrating commitment to personal growth and development. This is to include 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 is to include assuring integrity of asepsis according to policies and procedures; maintain alertness and report 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 applies these techniques when assisting each operative procedure.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

A graduate of CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program or 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 1 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 work day. 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 temperatures.

YNHHS Requisition ID

147874

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smilow Cancer Hospital by 2x

Get notified about new Surgical Technologist jobs in New Haven, CT.

CT Tech - *$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* Full Time Evenings (The shift is 3PM-1:30AM with every Tuesday off and every 3rd weekend)

Ultrasound Sonographer - *$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* - Part Time Nights, 32 hours

Ultrasound Sonographer - *$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* - Full Time Evenings (Monday-Friday 2PM-10:30PM)

Ultrasound Sonographer - *$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* - Full Time Evenings (Monday-Friday 2PM-10:30PM)

CT Tech - *$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* Full Time Evenings (3PM-1:30AM with every Wednesday off and every other weekend. Three-day weekend every other week)

Ultrasound Sonographer - *$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* Part Time Nights, 32 hours

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,360 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $3,360 per week

CT Tech - *$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* Full Time Evenings (3PM-1:30AM with every Wednesday off and every other weekend. Three-day weekend every other week)

CT Tech - *$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* Full Time Evenings (The shift is 3PM-1:30AM with every Tuesday off and every 3rd weekend)

CT Tech - *$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* Full Time Evenings (The shift is 3PM-1:30AM (M-W) with every 3rd weekend)

Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem (Saint Raphael's Campus)

Ultrasound Sonographer - Part Time Nights, 24 hours *ENHANCED SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,978 per week

Ultrasound Sonographer - *$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE* Part Time Nights, 32 hours

Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology - $3,200 per week

Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem (Saint Raphael's Campus)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.