Surgical Technologist

Trinity Health

Waterbury, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Asepsis, Driver's License, Education Regulations, Emergency Response, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Sample/Specimen Processing, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Waterbury, CT
POSTED
27 days ago

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Come join the Nursing Support team at Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Purpose

The Nursing Support (NS) colleague (uncertified, certified, unlicensed, or licensed) provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance to patients under the supervision & direction of a registered nurse or other designated health care professional in accordance with level of experience, education, policies & procedures. Note: "patients" refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers,

What you will do

  • Prepares and sets up the operating room, including equipment, instruments, sterile table, and required supplies for surgical procedures.

  • Ensures sterility and aseptic technique throughout the case, including checking equipment and packages, maintaining sterile fields, and addressing any breaks in technique.

  • Assists with patient preparation, including positioning, bed/fracture table setup, and draping.

  • Manages intraoperative responsibilities, including maintaining accurate counts of instruments, sponges, and needles, and properly handling specimens.

  • Provides procedural support and communication, including responding to emergencies (e.g., C-sections), operating specialty equipment, and giving report to relief staff.

Working Conditions:

  • Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. - Continuous (Avg Workday Activity 67% - 100%)

  • Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. - Frequent (Avg Workday Activity 34% - 66%)

  • Use of upper & lower extremities, engage in bending / stooping / reaching & pushing / pulling. - Frequent (Avg Workday Activity 34% -66%)

  • Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. - Continuous (Avg Workday Activity 67% - 100%)

  • Encounter worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions. - Continuous (Avg Workday Activity 67% - 100%)

  • Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients). - Continuous (Avg Workday Activity 67% - 100%)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in high school, in process of completing a GED, or has obtained high school diploma or GED; Meets requirements for applicable state(s) of engagement. Valid driver's license where required by assignment.

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Per Diem-Rotating Shift

  • Our Mission and Core Values

  • Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1

  • Career growth and advancement potential

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results