Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR General Surgery

Windham Hospital; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Windham Hospital in Connecticut seeks a Surgical Technologist to facilitate sterile surgical care, ensuring instrumentation and supplies are ready and assisting with room turnover between cases. The role requires CST certification and graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, with a high school diploma or GED.

Minimum requirements include CST certification, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a stressful environment; preferred is 1 year of OR experience.

Qualifications

• CST certification is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate surgical care in an aseptic environment.
• Ensure required instrumentation, supplies and equipment are readily available.
• Assist with room turnover between scheduled cases.

Skills

Critical thinking

Work well under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program

CST certification

Job description

Location Detail: Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Shift Detail: On‑call Required

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Job Description

Surgical Technologist will facilitate the surgical care maintaining an aseptic environment. S/He will insures that all required instrumentation, supplies and equipment are readily available. In addition will assists with room turnover between schedule cases.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program

Minimum Requirements

• CST certification
• Critical thinking skills
• Must be able to work in stressful environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of surgical tech or OR work experience

Previous Surgical Technologist Experience Preferred

• Manual dexterity

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