Surgical Technologist

Trinity Health•Stafford Springs, CT

About The Position

Position Purpose Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators. Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art healthcare to those within our local communities, creating a positive impact for each individual that walks through our doors. What you will do Functions as a professional under the direct and continuous supervision of qualified professional registered nurses and in accordance with established procedures and aseptic principles functions as a first scrub/scrub assistant in selected cases in order to render quality service to patients of all ages and surgeons during operative procedures. Assists with the preparation of sterile/unsterile supplies and equipment; assists with autoclaving of sterile equipment and supplies; assumes responsibility for the proper care of all supplies and equipment; transports patients and assists with transferring patients from stretcher to table and vice versa; assists with lifting and positioning patients; reports unusual occurrences to the Operating Room Director or designee and contributes to the efficient and productive operations of the Operating Room. Position may require working at either campus or alternate sites.

Requirements

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
Licensure : New Requirement as of 10/1/2023, New grads have 18 months to provide proof of certification. THONE gives 2 chances to pass licensure exam.
Certification : BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Functions as a professional under the direct and continuous supervision of qualified professional registered nurses
Functions as a first scrub/scrub assistant in selected cases in order to render quality service to patients of all ages and surgeons during operative procedures.
Assists with the preparation of sterile/unsterile supplies and equipment
Assists with autoclaving of sterile equipment and supplies
Assumes responsibility for the proper care of all supplies and equipment
Transports patients and assists with transferring patients from stretcher to table and vice versa
Assists with lifting and positioning patients
Reports unusual occurrences to the Operating Room Director or designee and contributes to the efficient and productive operations of the Operating Room.