Certified Surgical Technician - LMH OR*Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000*
Yale New Haven Health
- Location
- Onsite (New London, Connecticut)
- Compensation
- $28 - $47/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to assist with patient care throughout the perioperative experience. The role involves maintaining the sterile field, preparing operating rooms, and supporting nursing and anesthesia staff to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
Skills
Surgical technology
Sterile field maintenance
Instrumentation
Operating room preparation
Asepsis
Patient positioning
Medication management
Infection prevention
Equipment sterilization
Inventory management
BLS
CPR
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
Full job details
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Assists With Care Of The Patient Throughout The Perioperative Experience. Performs Scrub And Related Duties With A Registered Nurse. Is Responsible For The Immediate Sterile Field And Instrumentation. Assists With Preparation, Maintenance And Cleanup Of Supplies And Equipment. Responsible For Sterilization Of Equipment And Instruments When Necessary. Prepares Operating Room For Surgical Procedures. Provides Assistance To Nursing And Anesthesia Staff. Assists With Inventory Management As Well As Equipment Maintenance. Provides Any Supportive Duties That May Be Necessary For The Efficient, Effective, Productive Provision Of Patient Care And Department Flow.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Qualifications
YNHHS Requisition ID
136479
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Assists With Care Of The Patient Throughout The Perioperative Experience. Performs Scrub And Related Duties With A Registered Nurse. Is Responsible For The Immediate Sterile Field And Instrumentation. Assists With Preparation, Maintenance And Cleanup Of Supplies And Equipment. Responsible For Sterilization Of Equipment And Instruments When Necessary. Prepares Operating Room For Surgical Procedures. Provides Assistance To Nursing And Anesthesia Staff. Assists With Inventory Management As Well As Equipment Maintenance. Provides Any Supportive Duties That May Be Necessary For The Efficient, Effective, Productive Provision Of Patient Care And Department Flow.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Implements Actions To Maintain A Safe Environment For The Patient To Include But Not Limited To:
- 2. Positioning
- 3. ?Time Out?
- 4. Medication Management
- 5. Prevention Of Nosocomial Infection
- 6. Implements Actions To Prevent Patient Injury From: Positioning, Extraneous Objects, Medications, Infection, Chemical/Physical/Electrical Hazards.
- 7. Demonstrates Knowledge Of All Skills And Principles Necessary In The Role (I.E. Asepsis, Hazmat, Blood Borne Pathogens.
- 8. Prepares And Organizes Materials Recognizing Special Needs Of Patient, Procedure And/Or Surgeon.
- 9. Assist In Room Preparation When Required.
- 10. Checks And Maintains Department Equipment And Supplies.
- 11. Safely Operates All Equipment According To Manufacturer Specifications. Insures All Necessary Instrumentation And Equipment Are In Working Order.
- 12. Implements Case Breakdown Procedure Insuring Minimal Downtime Between Cases / Assists In Room Turnover.
- 13. Demonstrates Clinical And Technical Skills According To Established Standards Of Practice.
- 14. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
- 15. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Asc.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High School Diploma Or Equivalent required. Graduate Of Approved School Of Allied Health Or Surgical Technology required. Cpr Certification Required.
EXPERIENCE
Operating Room Experience Preferred.
LICENSURE
BLS Required.
SPECIAL SKILLS
National Certification Required within 18 months of hire.
YNHHS Requisition ID
136479