Surgical Technologist (CST) - West Hartford Surgery Center

Hartford Healthcare • West Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 theoperation 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed