Certified Surgical Technician (CST)- OR General Surgery (PER DIEM)
About The Position
St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, part of the Hartford HealthCare network, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) for General Surgery on a per diem basis. This role is crucial in implementing and monitoring patient care plans, coordinating with various healthcare disciplines, and ensuring effective patient care. The position requires a strong understanding of patient needs across multiple dimensions and adherence to professional nursing standards. Hartford HealthCare offers significant career development opportunities and a competitive benefits program designed to support work-life balance.
Requirements
- Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required
- Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Surgical Technician experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Implements and monitors patient care plans.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and age-related needs in order to provide individualized care to the patient.
- Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel consistent with their level of education and expertise in order to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
- Participates in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds.
- Demonstrates knowledge of patients' condition and is able to provide appropriate input to meet desired outcomes for the appropriate patient population.
- Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).
- Develops, implements and revises individualized plans of care.
- Participates in activities for professional growth and development outside of patient care.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
