Certified Surgical Technologist
Description
Attention Certified Surgical Technologists Looking for a 3 day FT Work Week!!
Monday- Friday 3 days 9-930pm and 11-1130pm (36 hours)
Our Danbury Hospital OR is growing and seeks a certified surgical technologist to join its Nationally renowned team. We seek an experienced (one year +) surg tech with Surgical Technologist Certification. We offer competitive perk, pay and benefits and qualified candidates will be offered a robust SIGN ON BONUS. Qualified candidates are asked to send resume to [email protected] for immediate consideration.
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.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: Surgical Technologist Certification.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired:
Working Conditions:
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.
Credentials:ASSOC SURG TECH
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 211
Department: Operating Room
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $34.00 - $51.83 Hourly+ shift differentials