Certified Surgical Technologist

Overview

Certified Surgical Technologist role at Nuvance Health (Danbury Hospital).

Full Time 36 hours per week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:00am–7:30pm with variable shifts and assigned call shifts. Union role with pay based on full years of experience, from $66,400 to $93,000 per year plus shift differentials. $15,000 sign‑on bonus to qualified experience/certified 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 is a full-time position with comprehensive pay, perks, and benefits.

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

• Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
• Applies knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology and the actions of pharmacologic agents to individualize patient care.
• Applies principles of asepsis to provide optimum patient care, including respect for the patient’s privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• 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 required instrumentation.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon to expedite the procedure, minimizing the patient’s exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
• Develops and improves skills in organization of work and assists the surgeon in learning to use economy in time, motion, and materials.
• Identifies emergency situations and uses judgment to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner.
• 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 students and staff learning the scrub role.
• Participates in in servicing other staff relative to the surgical technologist role.
• Functions efficiently and professionally in all aspects of surgical care, recognizing the importance of teamwork, consideration, and cooperation.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Surgical Technologist Certification.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  one year.
• Desired:
  Working conditions include manual dexterity and the ability to handle physical requirements of the role.

• Company:
  Danbury Hospital
• Org Unit: 211
• Department:
  Operating Room
• Exempt:
  No
• Salary Range: $28.78 - $53.45 Hourly