Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist in Danbury, CT, United States

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Certified Surgical Technologists wanted at the Danbury Hospital15000 SIGN ON BONUS to qualified experienceCertified Surg Techs We are growing and expanding our nationally recognized operating room team. We have recently joined Northwell Health and can provide career growth and development. This role is a Full Time 36 hour Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 7am-7:30pm, variable shifts with assigned call shifts, and provides competitive pay, perks, and benefits. This is a union role with pay based on full years of experience from $66,400 - $93,000 per year plus shift differentials. Certified Surg Techs or Recent Graduates of a recognized Surg Tech Program are encouraged to apply and discuss the opportunities.

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 and the actions of pharmacologic agents in order to individualize patient care.
3. Applies principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care, including respect of the patients right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
4. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures and displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
5. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patients exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
6. Develops and improves skills in the organization of work and in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time, motion, and materials.
7. Identifies emergency situations and uses judgment in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner.
8. Completes a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education per year and maintains certification. Completes preceptor training and demonstrates the ability to perform one-on-one instruction for all students and staff learning the scrub role.
9. Participates in providing in-servicing to other staff relative to the role as surgical technologist.
10. Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care during both routine and special duties, recognizing the importance of teamwork, consideration, and 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 Working Conditions: Manual significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity
• Occupational Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Company: Danbury Hospital
• Org Unit: 211
• Department: Operating Room
• Exempt: No
• Salary Range: $28.78 - $53.45 Hourly
• Additional Salary Detail: The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, as applicable, e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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