Danbury Health Systems Danbury , CT 06811
Posted 2 months ago
Attention Certified Surgical Technologists with Cardiac Experience or a strong interest in Cardiac!
The award winning and nationally recognized Danbury Hospital OR team is growing and looking to build its team with a passionate Surg Tech! *$15,000 SIGN ON BONUSWe provide a VERY generous $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS, competitive pay, perks and benefits to qualified candidates. This is a Full Time role with a 3 day work schedule
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations
Summary:
To perform scrub duties and assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient before, during and after the surgical procedure.
Responsibilities:
1.Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
2.Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmocologic agents in order to individualize patient care.
3.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.
4.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.
5.Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
6.Develops and improves skills in the organization of work & in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time, motion & materials.
7.Identifies emergency situations and uses judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm & efficient manner.
8.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.
9.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.
Other information:
Required: Surgical Technologist Certification.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired:
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 36.00
FTE: 0.900000
Work Schedule: Day/Eve 12
Work Shift: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 630am-7pm with assigned call shifts
Org Unit: 220
Department: Cardiac Surg OR
Exempt: No
Grade: U10
Salary Range:
$37- $58.0500 Hourly
Credentials:
Essential:
Education:
Essential:
Working conditions:
Essential:
Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
Significant occupational risk
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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