Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR Cardio Vascular

Location Details: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Information: 40 hours per week with potential rotation

Join us where every moment counts.

Every day, over 40,000 colleagues at our organization come together with a shared sense of pride in our mission, understanding that each moment is significant. We invite you to be a part of Connecticut’s most extensive healthcare network.

Our facility is among the largest and most esteemed teaching hospitals in New England. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we deliver state-of-the-art care to our patients. This is facilitated by hosting the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), recognized as one of the leading medical simulation training facilities globally. When other hospitals are unable to provide the advanced care and innovative treatment options their patients need, they turn to us.

Position Overview:

Become a part of our Cardiac and Vascular team for a fulfilling career in these specialized fields. We are an expanding team eager to introduce you to our dynamic specialty, which includes procedures such as Coronary Bypass Graft surgery, valve replacements, heart transplants, and both open and endovascular surgeries.

Our team is highly supportive, featuring experienced mentors and robust educational resources.

Your role will involve providing assistance and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will ensure that surgical equipment and supplies are properly arranged and available in the operating room for each procedure; assist the surgeon during operations as permitted by professional and legal standards; and help with the cleaning of the operating room post-surgery, ensuring the correct routing of equipment and used materials. You will report directly to the Manager.

• Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
• Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required or must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Current CPR and BLS certification, along with attendance at annual Validation Day, is mandatory.
• Familiarity with various surgical procedures, with the ability to anticipate the surgeon's needs and recognize potential challenges.
• Understanding of the names and functions of surgical instruments and equipment is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• Strict compliance with policies and regulations regarding the maintenance of a sterile field is required.
• Knowledge and application of basic patient care and safety principles.
• Ability to apply aseptic techniques to ensure optimal patient care.
• Awareness of operating room emergency situations.
• Your primary responsibility will be as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in one of our seven cardiac or vascular operating rooms, which handle an average of 30 open-heart cases weekly.

This skilled operating room team specializes in Cardiac and Vascular procedures. Enhance your expertise by joining this established and proficient team in a fast-paced, high-volume, and high-acuity specialty area. You will engage in hybrid endovascular procedures, open vascular cases, and a busy Open Heart program, including transplants and heart failure surgeries.

• On-call duties will be required for weeknights and both weekend days and nights following the orientation period.
• Collaborate as a team member in the operating room alongside the surgical team to deliver patient-centered care to high-acuity patients.
• Post-orientation, there may be opportunities for flexible scheduling, including evening or weekend-only shifts for suitable candidates.

We are dedicated to nurturing careers.

With locations throughout the state, our organization provides exciting opportunities for professional development and advancement. Here, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization that is committed to introducing new technologies, groundbreaking treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We recognize that a thriving organization is built on the foundation of thriving employees, and we offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote work/life balance. Every moment is significant. This is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, our organization is committed to ensuring that employment practices are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.