Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologists wanted at the Danbury Hospital!!

**$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS to qualified experience/certified Surg Techs*

We are growing and expanding our nationally recognized operating room team. This role is a Full Time Evening/Nights Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9pm-730am with assigned call shifts and provides competitive pay, perks and benefits. Shift differential for night shift is now $4.75/hour. This is a union role with pay based on full years of experience from $66, 400 - $93,000 anually plus shift differentials.

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 the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmocologic agents in order to individualize patient care.
• Applies principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care. This includes respect of the patient's right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
• Develops and improves skills in the organization of work & in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time, motion & materials.
• Identifies emergency situations and uses judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm & efficient manner.
• 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.
• Participates in providing in servicing to other staff relative to role as surgical technologist.
• Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care, during both routine & special duties, recognizing the importance in teamwork, consideration & cooperation.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Surgical Technologist Certification.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  one year
• Desired:

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & 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