Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR CORE

Hartford Hospital • Hartford, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist provides service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role ensures that surgical equipment and supplies are present and properly arranged for each operation, assists the surgeon as permitted by professional and legal standards, and helps clean the operating room and route equipment and used materials after operations.

The Core Operating Room is an acute, fast-paced surgical environment with approximately 80 staff members and 60–80 surgical cases per day. Its specialties include general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastic surgery, bariatrics, robotics, thoracics, trauma, and transplant. Surgical Technologists work as integral members of a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, and assistive personnel to provide high-quality medical and surgical care.

Hartford Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital with state-of-the-art institutes and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI). The organization emphasizes patient safety and interprofessional collaboration.

Requirements

• Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA), or ability to obtain NBSTA certification within one year of employment.
• Maintain CPR and BLS validation and attend annual Validation Day.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures and ability to anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered during surgery.
• Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.
• Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.
• Ability to apply principles of asepsis to provide optimal patient care.
• Knowledge of operating-room emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Ensure surgical equipment and supplies are present and properly arranged in the operating room for each operation.
• Assist the surgeon during operations as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assist with cleaning the operating room after operations and ensure proper routing of equipment and used materials.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
• Maintain the sterile field in strict adherence to applicable policies and regulations.
• Apply principles of asepsis to provide optimal patient care.
• Maintain CPR and BLS validation and attend annual Validation Day.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000, subject to restrictions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on mental health.
• Paid time off.
• Health insurance packages.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed