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Hartford Hospital

Surgical Technologist - Labor And Delivery

Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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Surgical Technologist - Labor And Delivery

Location: 80 Seymour Street (10008) Work where every moment matters. Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center with facilities including the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation. Job Summary

The Labor & Delivery unit includes 16 labor/delivery/recovery beds, 5 obstetric triage beds and a surgical suite comprised of 3 ORs dedicated to cesarean delivery. Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Ensure the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room for each operation; assist the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards; and assist with cleaning the operating room after the operation, ensuring proper routing of equipment and used materials. Reports to Manager. Qualifications

A minimum of one year previous Surgical Technologist experience required. Experience with Cesarean sections preferred. Completion of a surgical technician program. Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Maintenance of CPR, BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day required. Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon. Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation required. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required. Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts. Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient care. Knowledge of OR emergency situations. We take great care of careers. Hartford HealthCare offers opportunities for career development and growth with a competitive benefits program and a strong emphasis on work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer , the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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