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Hartford Hospital

Surgical Technologist (CST) - Orthopedic Operating Room

Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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Hartford Hospital

Location: 32 Seymour - Bone & Joint Inst (10341)

Shift: Monday‑Friday 4 10‑hour shifts 7am‑5:30 PM; weekend/weeknight/holiday call obligation.

Sign‑on bonus offered (restrictions apply).

Job Summary As a Certified Surgical Technologist at The Bone & Joint Institute, you will provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures, ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies, assisting surgeons as allowed by professional and legal standards, and cleaning the operating room after the operation, ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material. Reports to BJI OR Manager.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Clinical Ladders

Incomparable benefits package including tuition reimbursement

Ideal fit for individuals seeking greater work‑life balance

Top clinicians, surgeons, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment/technology in health care today

Qualifications

Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or able to obtain NBSTA certification within one year of employment.

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.

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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, and veteran or disability status.

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