Job Description

surgical tech Milford campus O R- Minimal Call Hours at Yale New Haven Health summary:

The Surgical Tech at Milford Campus O.R. supports surgical teams by performing sterile techniques and assisting in labor and delivery under RN supervision. This role ensures patient safety by maintaining aseptic conditions, monitoring patient status, and communicating changes to nursing staff. Certification in surgical technology and completion of specialized training are required to effectively support surgical procedures and patient care activities.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Scrubs in OB procedures and assists in nursing care activities under the direction of a registered nurse. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran


Responsibilities

• 1. Performs the duties of a scrub person.
• 1.1 Performs technical skills proficiently during procedures while demonstrating knowledge of sterile technique by adhering to principles of asepsis 100% of the time.
• 2. Performs selected patient care activities in Labor & Delivery under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• 2.1 Identifies changes in patients' condition and communicates significant observations to the RN as evidenced by report.
• 3. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in daily performance of role.
• 3.1 Assumes responsibility for delegated activities 100% of the time as observed by supervisor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate of CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program or formal program as defined by the LCCST or who has completed the structured on the job training program at Bridgeport Hospital.

EXPERIENCE

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LICENSURE

Completion of licensed Certified Surgical Technology Program. As of January 1, 2012 all newly hired Surgical Technologist will be certified or obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Surgical Technician hired before January 1, 2012 will be grandfathered in.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Good interpersonal skills. Evidence of successful completion of MCH/OR training program (score of 85% or better on exam).

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. They may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

YNHHS Requisition ID

146354

Keywords:

surgical technologist, sterile technique, operating room assistant, patient care, labor and delivery, surgical procedures, asepsis, healthcare team, certified surgical tech, perioperative support

Job Tags

Full time,

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