Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR General Surgery
About The Position
Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment. POSITION SUMMARY Assists the surgeon at the sterile field by providing appropriate and adequate sterile instruments and other supplies during the operative procedure. Maintain the surgical field through aseptic practices. Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse as a member of the pre-operative team. Assists in the nursing care and preparation of the surgical patient for surgery. Responsible for the assembly of cases. Works cooperatively with ancillary departments and other team members. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assists the department as needed. CPR Certification. Certification within one year.
Requirements
- Graduate of a formal accredited surgical technician-training program.
- Graduate of a formal accredited training program.
- CPR Certification.
- Certification within one year.
Responsibilities
- Assists the surgeon at the sterile field by providing appropriate and adequate sterile instruments and other supplies during the operative procedure.
- Maintain the surgical field through aseptic practices.
- Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse as a member of the pre-operative team.
- Assists in the nursing care and preparation of the surgical patient for surgery.
- Responsible for the assembly of cases.
- Works cooperatively with ancillary departments and other team members.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Assists the department as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
