Surgical Tech/Surgical Technologist - Stamford Tully Center - Sign on Bonus

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health has an opportunity for a full-time Surgical Technologist in Stamford, CT. This position is 37.5 hours a week in our Stamford Health Tully Center assisting with ambulatory surgery. Schedule: Monday-Friday rotating between 7am-3pm and 9am-5pm. No weekends, no overnights, no on call. Sign on bonus: 15,000 new grads, 20,000 1-2 years’ experience, 30,000 2+ years’ experience As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer: Competitive salary Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one Wellness programs Paid Time Off accruals Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan Tuition reimbursement Free on-site parking and train station shuttle Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Requirements

Must meet one or more of the following requirements in compliance with CT regulations:
(1) Successfully completed a nationally accredited surgical technology program and holds and maintains certification as a surgical technologist (certification must be within 6 months of hire date) from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists recognized by the Department of Public Health.
(2) (A) Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologist program, (B) has not, as of the date of hire, obtained certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists recognized by the Department of Public Health, and (C) obtains such certification not later than 18 months after completion of such program or 6 months from date of hire.
(3) Performed surgical technology services as a surgical technologist in a health care facility on or before October 1, 2023, provided the health care facility employing or retaining such person as a surgical technologist under this subsection obtains proof of such person's prior experience as a surgical technologist from such person and makes it available to the Department of Public Health upon request of the department.
(4) Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the armed forces of the United States, the National Guard or in the United States Public Health Services; or
(5) Has been designated by the health care facility as being competent to perform surgical technology services based on specialized training or specific experience, including, but not limited to, as a phlebotomist, nuclear medical technologist, ultrasound technologist or central service technician, provided the health care facility retains a list of such designations deemed by such facility to be competent to perform such services. Licensed Professional Scope of Practice Exemption (c) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person from performing surgical technology services if such person is acting within the scope of such person's license, certification, registration, permit or designation, or is a student or intern under the direct supervision of a health care provider
BLS certification required

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the RN, assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.
Provides safe patient care by verifying patient identification and assuring the presence of the necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and implants.
Adhere to aseptic practices to protect patients from injury, minimize wound contamination and reduce patient risk for surgical site infection.
Demonstrates the ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed and respond appropriately to emergencies or changes in procedure.
Demonstrates attention to detail and anticipates surgeon’s needs when scrubbed on any surgical procedure.
Assumes responsibility for accurate sponge, sharp and instrument counts, correct medication labeling on the sterile field and correct handling and labeling of specimens.
Cross trains and rotates to other clinical areas in Perioperative Services as needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals
Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

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