Surgical Technologist (CST) - Orthopedic Operating Room

About the role

The Surgical Technologist at Hartford Hospital provides service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They ensure the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room for each operation, assist the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards, and assist with cleaning the operating room after the operation, ensuring proper routing of equipment and used materials.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room for each operation.
• Aids the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Aids with cleaning the operating room after the operation, ensuring proper routing of equipment and used materials.
• Reports to the Manager.

Requirements

• Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or 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 recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
• Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or 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 recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
• Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.

Skills

Knowledge of various surgical procedures, ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, recognition of problems encountered by the surgeon, knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation, excellent interpersonal/communication skills, strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field, knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.

Benefits

An incomparable benefits package including tuition reimbursement, an ideal fit for individuals seeking greater work-life balance, top clinicians, surgeons, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment/technology in healthcare today.

Pay

Competitive wages.

Schedule

Monday-Friday Four 10 hour shifts 7am-5:30pm Weeknight, weekend and holiday call obligation.