What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist - FT position at Danbury Hospital?
Description
Position at Danbury Hospital
Attention Certified Surgical Technologists - FT
The New Milford Hospital is growing its Surgical Technologist team and seeks a FT CERTIFIED Surg tech. This is a Day shift position 7 : 00 AM- 3 : 30 PM . We offer competitive rates and a teamwork second to none. GENEROUS SIGN ON BONUS TO Qualified Certified Surgical Technologists who are asked to send a resume to [email protected] for immediate consideration.
We have increased pay rates $34 - $47.60 plus shift differentials.
No weekend, call or holiday obligations !
Summary :
The Certified Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and patient. Ensures quality patient care with other members of the health care team during the operative procedure and perioperative period. Understands the procedure being performed and is constantly aware of the sterile field.
Responsibilities :
1. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment necessary for each individual surgical procedure as outlined in the Surgeon Preference Plans.
2. Carefully follows departmental procedures in : scrubbing, hand drying, gowning, gloving and observing for contamination and / or breaks in aseptic technique. Demonstrates at all times constant vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
3. Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting-up procedures. Discards any contaminated supplies immediately, according to established written procedures.
4. Assists other members of the team to clean and prepare rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning; restocks supplies when necessary and organizes effectively for end of case clean-up.
5. Conforms to written procedures in the care and handling of contaminated instruments and supplies.
6. Regularly assists in draping patients for surgical procedures. Follows procedures and universal precautions in discarding drapes. Prevents instrument loss.
7. Maintains responsibility for ensuring safe patient care through careful planning, implementation and evaluation procedures.
8. Sets up sterile table with instruments, sutures, blades cautery, suction, prosthesis and solutions needed for the procedure.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education : HS GRAD / EQUIVALENT
Other Information :
Required : Surgical Technologist Certification.
Minimum Experience : three years
Desired : Working Conditions :
Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational : Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort : Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment : Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials : CST
Company : Danbury Hospital
Org Unit : 493
Department : Operating Room NMH
Exempt : No
Salary Range : $34 - 47.60 shift differentials Hourly
Salary : $34 - $48
