Surgical Technologist (CST) - Orthopedic Operating Room

Hartford Hospital • Hartford, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist provides service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures in the Orthopedic Operating Room at Hartford Hospital’s Bone & Joint Institute. The role ensures surgical equipment and supplies are present and properly arranged for each operation, assists the surgeon within professional and legal standards, and helps clean the operating room and route equipment and used materials after the operation. The position reports to the Manager.

Hartford HealthCare’s Bone & Joint Institute provides coordinated, patient-centered services for musculoskeletal disorders and orthopedic injuries, with a focus on innovative, evidence-based care. The Surgical Technologist joins a surgical team delivering orthopedic care with modern equipment and technology.

Requirements

• Complete a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA), or obtain NBSTA certification within one year of employment.
• Maintain CPR and BLS validation and attend annual Validation Day.
• Know various surgical procedures and be able to anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
• Know the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Know and practice basic care and patient safety concepts.
• Know 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.
• Maintain the sterile field in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Apply principles of asepsis to provide optimal patient care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 (restrictions apply).
• Competitive wages.
• Clinical ladders.
• Benefits package including tuition reimbursement.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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