Certified Surgical Technologist - Branford, CT, US
20 hours ago
Job description
Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named as the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut, as well as ranking in the Top 3 for Surgical Care and the Top 5 for Overall Physician Practices across the state by Castle Connolly.
Interested in growing your career while making an impact in the lives of patients each and every day?Connecticut Orthopaedics is looking for a full-time Certified Surgical Technologist to join our exceptional care team in our Surgical Center. By joining our team, you will become an integral part of the largest private orthopaedic practice in New England offering a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and exceptional career growth opportunities
Job Summary:
Assists the surgeon by providing and controlling the sterile instrumentation, supplies, and equipment required during surgical procedures at the Center. Assist in all aspects of care and maintenance of instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and the Operating Room itself.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively to patients, co-workers, and physicians.
- Assists co-workers, anesthesia, physicians, and patients as necessary.
- Assists in the orientation and supervision of new employees.
- Assists RN to set up equipment and open sterile supplies to prepare for each operative procedure.
- Assists surgeons during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
- Sets up table, instrumentation, and supplies according to the type of surgical procedure.
- Maintains correct count of sponges and sharps according to standards and Center policy.
- Maintains aseptic technique at all times according to standards and Center policy.
- Assists in application of dressings, casts, and in moving patients according to standards and Center policy.
- Decontaminates all equipment, instrumentation, and supplies according to standards and Center policy.
- Compiles and makes available all necessary supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
- Helps clean and maintain room, equipment, and furniture according to standards and Center policy.
- Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.
- Reduces chances of nosocomial infection by directing attention to infection control and environmental safety practices.
- Gains knowledge of all equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location, especially emergency drugs, supplies, and equipment.
- Assists in inventory, storage, and retrieval of supplies and equipment.
- Helps clean and maintain rooms, equipment, and furniture according to standards and Center policy.
- Assists with emergency procedures as directed.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient and Center's communications and documents.
- Communicates a positive and caring attitude toward patients, peers, staff, physicians, and all other contacts.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director, Surgical Services
Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to multi-task efficiently without loss of accuracy, focus and follow through
- Organization and timeliness
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Pleasant phone demeanor
- Manage time effectively
- Ability to meet the needs of the Center as demanded by the schedule, particularly when overtime hours and time changes become necessary.
- Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others.
- Superior dexterity skills needed to pass instrumentation and work with contaminated sharps.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
Experience/Educational requirements:
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Graduation from a Surgical Technologist training program. Certification required.
Current certification in Basic Life Support preferred
Evidence of continuing education preferred
Minimum one (1) year Surgical Tech experience required
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