Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Title: Surgical Technologist

Location: Stamford, Connecticut

Job Description:

• Assist the RN in implementing a care plan for the patient in the Operating Room.
• Perform scrub duties under the supervision of the RN.
• Maintain strict Aseptic Technique.
• Anticipate surgeons' needs and provide instruments, supplies, and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Organize and maintain instrumentation and supplies.
• Ensure patient safety in all aspects of job activities.
• Monitor the use of counted items (sponges and sharps), assist the circulating nurse in counting, and alert the nurse to any discrepancies.
• Follow standard precautions and infection control policies.
• Set up the OR Room before the case, wipe down surfaces, assemble, and check equipment for proper functioning and availability.
• Open supplies for procedures using strict aseptic technique.
• Assist in positioning the patient.
• Assist in transporting patients to the OR and ensuring their comfort.
• Assist in cleaning and turning over the room, including bringing the table down to the decontamination room.
• Break down table after procedures.
• Check inventory and equipment, report shortages and defective equipment to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform proper decontamination, and processing of instrumentation for sterilization following AAMI standards.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Stock wall closet supplies and warming closet.
• Check and pull case carts for the next day's procedures.
• Copy daily schedule and distribute.
• Obtain drugs from the Anesthesia workroom.
• Prepare the procedure room for the day with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and monitor supplies to ensure availability.
• Ensure a safe patient environment.
• Interact with patients and ensure their comfort.
• Assist with different procedures (e.g., radiofrequency).
• Have working knowledge of medications used by physicians.
• Turn the room over after cases and prepare for the following procedure.
• Clean and stock Anesthesia Cart when necessary.
• Maintain supplies, place, receive orders and put stock away.
• In the absence of the Lead Tech, may interact with sales personnel regarding supplies, maintain equipment and send out for repair/exchange, file booking sheets and ensure necessary supplies/equipment are available for cases one week in advance, and ensure PO pricing is accurate.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment.
• Sterilize equipment according to manufacturers' and AAMI guidelines.
• Wrap instruments and fold towels.
• Clean stretchers and make them up with fresh linens.
• Assist PACU Scheduling Coord. by putting charts together and affixing stickers.
• May be asked to help prepare the wet lab for demonstrations.
• Ensure equipment and supplies needed for the demo are available and in good working order.
• Use Universal/Standard Precautions in handling demo room specimens and instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an approved surgical technologist certification program.
• Must have one to three years of operating room experience. Experience within an ambulatory surgical center is a plus. Experience with orthopedics is required.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and software.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.
• Understanding of electronic medical systems.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and the public by demonstrating empathy and tact.
• Promotes teamwork through collaboration, represents the practice professionally, and maintains the strictest confidentiality on all patient issues.

Professional Development:

• Access to a diverse network of practitioners.
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.

Benefits: