Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryProvide service and support before during and after surgical procedures Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards and assists with cleaning the operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material Responsibilitiesmiddot Assesses and obtains supplies equipment and instruments as necessary for each surgical procedure utilizing staff and written resources appropriately Sets up for each procedure according to established OR table set ups Labels all medications as ordered via the surgeonanesthesiologistmiddot Assures availabilityreadiness of all necessary equipment and supplies Responsible for assuring the sterility of the operative field Drapes the patient as requested Assists the surgeon during the operative procedure and is responsible for performingdocumenting all counts Assists with the room turnovers and may assist with the transport of the patientmiddot Precepts for scrub technologists on orientation and scrub technology students in clinical training Provides instruction in scrubbing technique for RNs and other healthcare students as directed Maintains instrumentation knowledge base by performing job tasks as described in the OR Support Services job description when required Assists in updating clinical resources eg instrument and preference lists and teaching aidsmiddot Demonstrates knowledge of intraoperative patient care spectrum and performs according to basic standards of care Maintains a safe environment for the patient by following policies and procedures related to the environment eg surgical asepsis electrical and safety OR sanitation processing and sterilization of instrumentation infection control and tissuefluid cultures middot Demonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsmiddot Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the perioperative needs of the patient and surgeonmiddot Assists in performing circulating skills and tasksmiddot Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating roommiddot Assesses and obtains supplies equipment and instruments as necessary for each surgical procedure utilizing staff and written resources appropriately Sets up for each procedure according to established OR table set ups Labels all medications as ordered via the surgeonanesthesiologist Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryProvide service and support before during and after surgical procedures Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards and assists with cleaning the operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material Responsibilitiesmiddot Assesses and obtains supplies equipment and instruments as necessary for each surgical procedure utilizing staff and written resources appropriately Sets up for each procedure according to established OR table set ups Labels all medications as ordered via the surgeonanesthesiologistmiddot Assures availabilityreadiness of all necessary equipment and supplies Responsible for assuring the sterility of the operative field Drapes the patient as requested Assists the surgeon during the operative procedure and is responsible for performingdocumenting all counts Assists with the room turnovers and may assist with the transport of the patientmiddot Precepts for scrub technologists on orientation and scrub technology students in clinical training Provides instruction in scrubbing technique for RNs and other healthcare students as directed Maintains instrumentation knowledge base by performing job tasks as described in the OR Support Services job description when required Assists in updating clinical resources eg instrument and preference lists and teaching aidsmiddot Demonstrates knowledge of intraoperative patient care spectrum and performs according to basic standards of care Maintains a safe environment for the patient by following policies and procedures related to the environment eg surgical asepsis electrical and safety OR sanitation processing and sterilization of instrumentation infection control and tissuefluid cultures middot Demonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsmiddot Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the perioperative needs of the patient and surgeonmiddot Assists in performing circulating skills and tasksmiddot Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating roommiddot Assesses and obtains supplies equipment and instruments as necessary for each surgical procedure utilizing staff and written resources appropriately Sets up for each procedure according to established OR table set ups Labels all medications as ordered via the surgeonanesthesiologist Licensure Certification RegistrationRequired Credentialsmiddot Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer datemiddot Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting NBSTSAmiddot Maintenance of CPR BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day requiredEducationmiddot Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program requiredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required middot Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety conceptsmiddot Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient caremiddot Knowledge of OR emergency situationsmiddot Excellent interpersonalcommunication skillsmiddot Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation requiredmiddot Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeonmiddot Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activitiesWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment Licensure Certification RegistrationRequired Credentialsmiddot Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer datemiddot Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting NBSTSAmiddot Maintenance of CPR BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day requiredEducationmiddot Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program requiredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required middot Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety conceptsmiddot Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient caremiddot Knowledge of OR emergency situationsmiddot Excellent interpersonalcommunication skillsmiddot Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation requiredmiddot Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeonmiddot Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activitiesWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment