Certified Surgical Technician

Yale New Haven Health
Preston City, Connecticut, USA

Healthcare
Certified Surgical Technician
surgical technologist
operating room assistant

Our job summary

The Certified Surgical Technician assists in the operating room by performing scrub duties, preparing sterile fields, and supporting nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include managing surgical instruments, maintaining supplies and equipment, ensuring aseptic technique, and supporting patient care across all age groups. The role also involves clerical duties, adherence to safety protocols, and contributing to efficient surgical suite operations.

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 Nursing Care Of The Patient In The Ldrp. 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. Facilitates Within The Surgical Suite.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates Knowledge Of Principles Of Growth And Development Over Life Span And Skills Necessary To Provide Care Appropriate To Age Of Patients Served. He/She Shall Be Able To Interpret Data About Patient?S Status In Order To Identify Each Patient?S Age Specific Needs And Provide Care Needed By Patient Group.
2. Implements Actions To Prevent Patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, And Adult) Injury From: Positioning, Extraneous Objects, Medications, Infection, Chemical/Physical/Electrical Hazards
3. Stocks And Restocks Supplies Utilized In All Areas Of The Ldrp.
4. Assist With Turnover Of Labor Rooms And Cleaning/Maintenance Of Equipment.
5. Assist In The Nursing Care Under The Direction Of The Rn For Patients In The Ldrp.
6. Demonstrates Principles Of Asepsis.
7. Prepares And Organizes Materials Recognizing Special Needs Of Patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult) Procedure And/Or Surgeon.
8. Checks And Maintains Specialty And Department Equipment And Supplies As Assigned.
9. Safely Operates All Equipment According To Manufacturer Specifications. Insures All Necessary Instrumentation And Equipment Are In Working Order.
10. Implements Case Breakdown Procedure Insuring Minimal Downtime Between Cases.
11. Demonstrates Basic Clinical And Technical Skills According To Established Standards Of Practice.
12. Performs Desk Duties Such As Answering Phones, Physician Paging, Releasing The Door, Greeting Patients And Other Clerical Functions As Needed.
13. Adheres To All Safety Procedures In The Handling Of Hazardous Materials And Blood Borne Pathogens.
14. Adheres To Ldrp O.R. Dress Code.
15. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
16. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Graduate Of Approved School Of Allied Health Or Surgical Technology.

EXPERIENCE

Previous Operating Room Experience Preferred.

LICENSURE

BLS Required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

National Certification Required. Cpr Certification Required.

YNHHS Requisition ID

165391

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