Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR Cardio Vascular

Hartford Hospital•Hartford, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Hartford Hospital’s Cardiovascular (CV PV) team, supporting cardiac and vascular specialties, including coronary bypass graft surgery, valve replacements, heart transplants, and open and endovascular procedures. The team offers experienced preceptors and educational support. The role primarily serves as a certified surgical technologist (CST) in one of seven cardiac or vascular operating rooms in a high-volume, high-acuity setting that averages 30 open-heart cases per week and includes hybrid endovascular procedures, open vascular cases, heart failure surgeries, and a busy open-heart program. Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Ensure surgical equipment and supplies are present and properly arranged in the operating room; assist the surgeon during procedures within professional and legal standards; and help clean the operating room afterward, routing equipment and used materials appropriately. The position reports to the Manager. The schedule totals 36–40 hours per week. Weekday schedules are flexible and may include 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m., 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Every other weekend is required on 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Full-time orientation is 40 hours over four days, Monday through Friday, with shifts of 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m. and 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. After orientation, on-call coverage is required for weeknights and both weekend days and nights. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered; restrictions apply.

Requirements

Completion of a surgical technology program.
Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or ability to obtain 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 by the surgeon.
Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strict adherence to policies and regulations for maintaining the sterile field.
Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.
Knowledge of operating-room emergency situations.
Every other weekend on 12-hour day shifts is required.
On-call coverage is required after orientation for weeknights and both weekend days and nights.

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 within professional and legal standards.
Assist with cleaning the operating room after procedures and ensure equipment and used materials are routed appropriately.
Maintain the sterile field and apply aseptic principles to support optimal patient care.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered during procedures.