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Stamford Health · 2 months ago

Surgical Tech - Main OR -30k Sign on Bonus

1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT, 06904, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT, has an opportunity for a Surgical Tech. This full-time position involves assisting the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person during surgical procedures, while ensuring patient safety and compliance with established practices.

Health CareHospitalityNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the RN, assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures

Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights

Provides safe patient care by verifying patient identification and assuring the presence of the necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and implants

Adhere to aseptic practices to protect patients from injury, minimize wound contamination and reduce patient risk for surgical site infection

Applies basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care

Maintains knowledge of surgical techniques, instrumentation, equipment and supplies necessary for procedures

Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants and other hazardous substances

Demonstrates the ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed and respond appropriately to emergencies or changes in procedure

Demonstrates attention to detail and anticipates surgeon’s needs when scrubbed on any surgical procedure

Assumes responsibility for accurate sponge, sharp and instrument counts, correct medication labeling on the sterile field and correct handling and labeling of specimens

Active participant in the 'TIME OUT' prior to the incision

Maintains knowledge of surgical techniques, instrumentation, equipment and supplies necessary for procedures

Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and instrument processing

Assists with the development and clinical precepting of students and new employees

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and standards of care, which contribute to the achievement of the organization’s strategic plan

Cross trains and rotates to other clinical areas in Perioperative Services as needed

Qualification

Surgical technology certificationSurgical techniques knowledgeAnatomyPhysiology knowledgeMedical terminology knowledgeMicrobiology knowledgePharmacology knowledgePatient care focusAseptic practicesInstrument processing knowledgeEmergency response skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Successfully completed a nationally accredited surgical technology program and holds and maintains certification as a surgical technologist (certification must be within 6 months of hire date) from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists recognized by the Department of Public Health

Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologist program, has not, as of the date of hire, obtained certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists recognized by the Department of Public Health, and obtains such certification not later than 18 months after completion of such program or 6 months from date of hire

Performed surgical technology services as a surgical technologist in a health care facility on or before October 1, 2023, provided the health care facility employing or retaining such person as a surgical technologist under this subsection obtains proof of such person's prior experience as a surgical technologist from such person and makes it available to the Department of Public Health upon request of the department

Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the armed forces of the United States, the National Guard or in the United States Public Health Services

Has been designated by the health care facility as being competent to perform surgical technology services based on specialized training or specific experience, including, but not limited to, as a phlebotomist, nuclear medical technologist, ultrasound technologist or central service technician, provided the health care facility retains a list of such designations deemed by such facility to be competent to perform such services

BLS certification required

Benefits

$30,000 sign on bonus for experienced Surgical Techs with 2+ years of experience!

Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off accruals

Tax deferred annuity and (403b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Company

Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization.

Founded in 1896

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.stamfordhealth.org/

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