Surgical Tech Per Diem
Manchester Memorial Hospital

Surgical Technologist PDm - OR General Surgery

Location Detail: 71 Haynes Street (10627)

Work where every moment matters.
 
Every day, over 40,000 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Clinical Nurse Educator.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Assures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.


Qualifications


EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

·   Must have successfully completed a nationally accredited Surgical Technology program and hold a Surgical Technologist Certification from a national certifying body recognized by the Department of Public Health: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (CST) or the National Center for Competency Testing (TS-C).

·   Candidates without current certification who have successfully completed an accredited Surgical Technologist program, but has not, as of the date of hire, obtained a Surgical Technologist Certification must obtain such certification within 90 days of hire from a national certifying body recognized by the Department of Public Health: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (CST) or the National Center for Competency Testing (TS-C).

*  Surgical Technicians who acted within the role of a Surgical Technician (Operating Room Technician) on, or before October 1, 2023, may be grandfathered in per CT Public Act 23-195.

·   Must maintain Certification while employed in this role.

·   Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role.

We take great care of careers

With 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 – 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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment

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