Surgical Technologist

Hiring a Surgical Tech in Hamden, CT!

Description

Assist in surgical and invasive procedures by preparing and providing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintain a sterile field and proactively meet the needs of the surgical team.

Top Skills Details

Sterilization, Surgical instrumentation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by:
• Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources.
• Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and following procedures for reporting and correcting unsafe situations.
• Performing accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items.
• Speaking up with safety concerns and acting as the patient’s advocate.
• Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
• Adhering to standard precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.
• Performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection.
• Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure.
• Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
• Maintaining a fire-safe environment.
• Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique.
• Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy.
• Maintain radiation safety at all times in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
• Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Provide hand-off reports to other teammates that are accurate, concise, and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
• Document episodes of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76960.00 - $93000.00/yr.

Supporting your Health

Comprehensive medical plan
Comprehensive dental plan
Vision benefits
Disability insurance (STD and LTD)
Life & AD&D insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance

Supporting your Financial Future

Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
529 College Savings Plan
401(k) retirement account
2% match on retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar, and 50 cents on the dollar for the next 3%, for a total of 3.5%

Supporting your Well Being

Paid time off (PTO) and eight paid holidays
Paid parental leave (two weeks)
Adoption assistance benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Identity theft protection
A legal plan
Mission trips (One World Surgery)
Volunteer opportunities
Teammate Support Network (TSN)
Biometric screenings, health assessments, well being coaching
Teammate discounts
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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hamden,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $76,960 - $93,000