Surgical Technologist (CST) - Eye Surgery Center

Hartford Hospital; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital, a leading teaching hospital, seeks a Surgical Technician to support surgical procedures. The role involves preparing surgical equipment, assisting surgeons, and maintaining sterile conditions. This position requires completion of a surgical technician program and certification to ensure optimal patient care.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology or obtain certification within one year.
• Maintenance of CPR, BLS validation required.
• Ability to recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during surgical procedures and maintain sterile environments.
• Assist surgeons and manage surgical equipment and supplies.
• Clean the operating room post-operation.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal / communication skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Understanding of patient safety concepts

Education

Completion of a surgical technician program

Tools

Surgical equipment and instrumentation

Job description

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Description :

Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation; assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards; and assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and used material. Reports to Manager.

Qualifications

Completion of a surgical technician program.

Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Maintenance of CPR, BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day required.

Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon.

Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation required.

Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.

Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required.

Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.

Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient care.

Knowledge of OR emergency situations.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is

your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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