Norwalk Hospital Association
Certified Surgical Technologist Per Diem
Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860
CST Opportunity! Must have active CST licensure to be considered. Full-Time Day/Evening rotating shifts includes weekends as needed and on call.
Per Diem Rate: 46.35
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.
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
Our accolades include the following:
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well‑being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.
Job Description Summary:
Works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse while delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intra‑operative period. Provides technical care to the surgical patient through the role of the scrub assistant. Effectively interacts with patients of all ages and healthcare team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards.
Responsibilities
Maintain a sterile environment and practice the principles of aseptic technique, ensuring appropriate sterile/unsterile boundaries, integrity of sterile packages, and prompt reporting to the Circulating RN when breaks are identified.
Demonstrate the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure, check the case cart and available supplies before the patient enters the room, prepare the surgical room, and communicate any outliers to the Circulating RN.
Utilize correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments, prepare opened trays, remove dirty instruments, disassemble loaner instruments, and communicate to SPD when instrument trays are needed for next cases.
Assist with patient positioning, ensuring correct body alignment, using appropriate positioning devices, and marking any immediate patient safety concerns to the surgical team.
Accurately perform surgical counts according to established standards to prevent retained surgical items, dispense radiopaque soft goods, and report any non‑radiopaque sponges or towels used during the procedure.
Perform and follow the environment of care practices, assist movement of personnel and equipment, dust, wipe down surfaces, replenish supplies, and report any breaks in the process.
Follow hospital policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire: change into approved freshly laundered attire daily, remove all jewelry, undergarments, and cover apparel when exiting the peri‑operative area, and ensure proper use of PPE.
Required
Certified Surgical Technologist Licensure.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months.
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Per Diem Rate: 46.35
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.
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
Our accolades include the following:
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well‑being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.
Job Description Summary:
Works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse while delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intra‑operative period. Provides technical care to the surgical patient through the role of the scrub assistant. Effectively interacts with patients of all ages and healthcare team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards.
Responsibilities
Maintain a sterile environment and practice the principles of aseptic technique, ensuring appropriate sterile/unsterile boundaries, integrity of sterile packages, and prompt reporting to the Circulating RN when breaks are identified.
Demonstrate the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure, check the case cart and available supplies before the patient enters the room, prepare the surgical room, and communicate any outliers to the Circulating RN.
Utilize correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments, prepare opened trays, remove dirty instruments, disassemble loaner instruments, and communicate to SPD when instrument trays are needed for next cases.
Assist with patient positioning, ensuring correct body alignment, using appropriate positioning devices, and marking any immediate patient safety concerns to the surgical team.
Accurately perform surgical counts according to established standards to prevent retained surgical items, dispense radiopaque soft goods, and report any non‑radiopaque sponges or towels used during the procedure.
Perform and follow the environment of care practices, assist movement of personnel and equipment, dust, wipe down surfaces, replenish supplies, and report any breaks in the process.
Follow hospital policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire: change into approved freshly laundered attire daily, remove all jewelry, undergarments, and cover apparel when exiting the peri‑operative area, and ensure proper use of PPE.
Required
Certified Surgical Technologist Licensure.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months.
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