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Yale New Haven Health · 3 months ago

Surgical Tech

New Haven, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Yale New Haven Health is an organization committed to integrity, patient-centered care, and compassion. The Surgical Tech role involves assisting in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile fields, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contributing to the preparation of the surgery by assisting the Circulating Nurse in making available all necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment according to the needs of the patient and the surgical team

Maintaining safety awareness as it applies to patient and equipment. Proper handling and identification of all specimens

Collaborating with team members to check and accurately restock necessary supplies in assigned room in a fiscally responsible manner

Preparing the operative site for surgery under the direction of a registered nurse and assists the other members of the surgical team as needed; reports status of procedure to relief team

Demonstrating commitment to personal growth and development. This is to include attending in-services, maintaining certification, keeping up-to-date on meeting minutes and updated policies and procedure

Recognizing the importance of teamwork, consideration, and cooperation within the operating room

Responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile fields to assure quality patient care. This is to include assuring integrity of asepsis according to policies and procedures; maintain alertness and report any break in technique. Assist and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Verify with Circulating Nurse complete, sponge, needle and instrument counts. Inspection of supplies and equipment for evidence of proper sterilization and integrity according to standards

Identifying the principles of sterile technique and applies these techniques when assisting each operative procedure

Qualification

Surgical technology certificationSterile technique knowledgeHuman anatomy knowledgeInstrumentation knowledgePatient safety awarenessPhysical staminaTeam collaboration

Required

A graduate of CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program or formal program as defined by the LCCST. (Training may be through a hospital based program or through the military.)

1-2 years of experience and certification as a surgical technician preferred

Must obtain LCC-ST certification within 1 year of employment if not already certified

Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique combined with the knowledge of human anatomy and various instrumentation and procedures in all surgical areas and services

Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the Perioperative Department and works independently on surgical procedures

Utilizes the recommended guidelines as set forth in the Association of Surgical Technologist Standards of Practice in accomplishing job-related responsibilities

Standing 90% of the work day

Ability to lift up to 36 pounds

Handle highly-stressful physical and interpersonal situations

Do repetitive work

Fine hand manipulations

Work at an elevated level from floor

Able to cope with repeated skin scrubbing and withstand variation in room temperatures

Preferred

1-2 years of experience and certification as a surgical technician preferred

Company

Yale New Haven Health

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Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.

Founded in 1996

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ynhhs.org/

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