Surgical Technologist

Day Kimball Hospital

  • Putnam, CT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Operating Room | OR | Certified Surgical Technician24 Hours - Full BenefitsDay Kimball Healthcare is Hiring Surgical Technologist!Job Title: Certified Surgical TechnologistDepartment: Operating RoomPosition Type: Staff - Non- ExemptWeekends: As Needed plus on callCertified Surgical Technician Job Summary:The certified surgical technician assists with the nursing care of the patient in the operating room by performance of routine and delegated duties according to policies and standards of the hospital and department.Certified Surgical Technician Essential Responsibilities:
  • Scrubs and sets up instrumentation.
  • Maintains aseptic technique at all times.
  • Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damages or harm to personnel and patient.
  • Assists with and anticipates the needs of the surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies.
  • Maintains correct count of sponges and needles with the circulating nurse and reports correctness and discrepancies.
  • Observes and protects the patient before, during, and after the procedure.
  • Covers call as policy dictates.
  • Flexibility in adjusting duty hours to meet needs of department.
Certified Surgical Technician Education Requirements:
  • High School diploma required.
  • Completion of approved Operating Room Technician Program required.
  • Certification as Operating Room Technician required.
Certified Surgical Technician Benefits Summary:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Pharmacy Plan
  • Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • HSA or FSA accounts
  • Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
  • 401K Plan with match
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Additional Benefits
Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.Day Kimball is a smoke free environment.

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