Certified Surgical Technologist-Cardiac

Certified Surgical Technologist - Cardiac

Position at Danbury Hospital

The Danbury hospital OR is growing and seeking a full time (12 hours Monday-Friday (3) 6:30am-7pm shifts, set schedule and assigned call shifts) CST with Cardiac experience.

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS offered to qualified candidates.

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

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 pharmacologic agents in order to individualize patient care.

3. Applies principles of asepsis in a 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. Demonstrates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.

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 in-servicing to other staff relative to role as surgical technologist.

10. Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care, during both routine & special duties, recognizing the importance in teamwork, consideration & cooperation.

11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Required: Surgical Technologist Certification. Minimum Experience: one year Desired:

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 220

Department: Cardiac Surg OR

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!