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Nuvance Health · 6 months ago

Certified Surgical Technologist

Danbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$28.78/hr - $53.45/hr

1+ years exp

Nuvance Health is seeking Certified Surgical Technologists for their Danbury Hospital. The role involves performing scrub duties and assisting in the nursing care of surgical patients before, during, and after procedures.

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Responsibilities

Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient

Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmocologic agents in order to individualize patient care

Applies priciples of asepsis in a knowlegeable manner to provide optimum patient care. This includes respect of the patient's right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality

Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures. Demonstates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instumentation

Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress

Develops and improves skills in the organization of work & in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time, motion & materials

Identifies emergency situations and uses judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm & efficient manner

Completes a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education per year, and maintains certification. Completes preceptor training & demonstrates the ability to perform one-on-one instruction for all students & staff learning the scrub role

Participates in providing inservicing to other staff relative to role as surgical technologist

Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care, during both routine & special duties, recognizing the importnace in teamwork, consideration & cooperation

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position

Performs other duties as assigned