Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist

Location: Danbury, CT, United States

Requisition ID: 38606

Salary Range: 27.91 - 51.83 HOURLY

Work Shift: Monday- Friday 7am-730pm ( 3 days) variable shifts with assigned call, Network position

FT/PT/PD: FULL-TIME

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

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Description

Attention Certified Surgical Technologists

The Danbury Hospital is growing its Surgical Technologist team and seeks a Full Time Surg tech. There is a SIGN ON FOR QUALIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS We offer competitive rates and a teamwork second to none. Flexible schedules available. This role is 40 hours Monday- Friday 7am-730pm ( 3 days) variable shifts with assigned call, Network position,. Network Position. Qualified Certified Surgical Technologists are asked to send a resume ~~~

for immediate consideration. We have increased pay rates $34 - $47.60 plus shift differentials.

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

Summary

To perform scrub duties and assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient before, during and after the surgical procedure.

Responsibilities

1. Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.

2. Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmocologic agents in order to individualize patient care.

3. Applies priciples of asepsis in a knowlegeable manner to provide optimum patient care. This includes respect of the patient's right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

4. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures. Demonstates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instumentation.

5. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.

6. Develops and improves skills in the organization of work & in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time, motion & materials.

7. Identifies emergency situations and uses judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm & efficient manner.

8. Completes a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education per year, and maintains certification. Completes preceptor training & demonstrates the ability to perform one-on-one instruction for all students & staff learning the scrub role.

9. Participates in providing inservicing to other staff relative to role as surgical technologist.

10. Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care, during both routine & special duties, recognizing the importnace in teamwork, consideration & cooperation.

11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information

Required: Surgical Technologist Certification.

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 36.00

FTE: 0.900000

Work Schedule: Day/Eve 12

Work Shift: Monday- Friday 7am-730pm ( 3 days) variable shifts with assigned call, Network position

Org Unit: 211

Department: Operating Room

Exempt: No

Grade: U9

Salary Range

$27.9072 - $51.8262 Hourly

Credentials

Essential

• Association of Surgical Technologists

Education

Essential

• HS Graduate or Equivalent

Working conditions

Essential

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

• Significant occupational risk

• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

• Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at ~~~ (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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