Surgical Technologist - OR General Surgery

Position Summary

Assists the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Assures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed a nationally accredited Surgical Technology program and hold a Surgical Technologist Certification from a national certifying body recognized by the Department of Public Health: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (CST) or the National Center for Competency Testing (TS-C).
• Candidates without current certification who have successfully completed an accredited Surgical Technologist program, but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained a Surgical Technologist Certification must obtain such certification within 90 days of hire from a national certifying body recognized by the Department of Public Health: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (CST) or the National Center for Competency Testing (TS-C).
• Surgical Technicians who acted within the role of a Surgical Technician (Operating Room Technician) on, or before October 1, 2023, may be grandfathered in per CT Public Act 23-195.
• Must maintain Certification while employed in this role.
• Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Possess basic computer skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Follows Surgical Services policy for medication safety.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation.
• Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served.
• Demonstrates ability to efficiently and effectively perform in the scrub role for surgical and invasive procedures, under the direction of an RN.
• In collaboration with surgical team, participates in activities to accomplish efficient room turnover including cleaning of floor and furniture, removal of used equipment supplies instrumentation, providing appropriate equipment for next procedure.
• In collaboration with RN, demonstrates appropriate identification, handling, and processing of specimens.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and assures maintenance of aseptic technique throughout the surgical procedure; identifies and communicates, to surgical team, any breaks in technique and assists with corrective actions.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and other members of the health care team.

Location: 71 Haynes Street
Shift: 5x8s, 3p-11:30p