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- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 inservicing 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 importnace in teamwork, consideration & cooperation.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Association of Surgical Technologists
- HS Graduate or Equivalent
- Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
- Significant occupational risk
- Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
- Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.
Certified Surgical Technologist - Danbury, United States - Danbury Health Systems
Description
Attention Certified Surgical TechnologistsThe Danbury Hospital is growing its Surgical Technologist team and seeks a FullTime Surg tech. 12 hour shifts . M-F 7am -7:30pm 3 days per week. We offer competitive rates and a teamwork second to none. Flexible schedules available. Qualified Certified Surgical Technologists are asked to send a resume to for immediate consideration. We have increased pay rates $34 - $47.60 plus shift differentials.
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care.
Summary:
To perform scrub duties and assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient before, during and after the surgical procedure.
Responsibilities:
Other information:
Required:
Surgical Technologist Certification.
Minimum Experience:
one year
Desired:
Location:
Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type:
Full-Time
Standard Hours: 36.00
FTE:
Work Schedule:
Day 12
Work Shift:
Monday- Friday ( 3 days) 7am-730pm, variable shift, with assigned call, Network position
Org Unit: 211
Department:
Operating Room
Exempt:
No
Grade:
U9
Salary Range:
$ $ Hourly
Credentials:
Essential:
Education:
Essential:
Working conditions:
Essential:
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.