Certified Surgical Technician
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: January 3, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Assists With Nursing Care
Of The Patient In The Ldrp. Performs Scrub And Related Duties With
A Registered Nurse. Is Responsible For The Immediate Sterile Field
And Instrumentation. Assists With Preparation, Maintenance And
Cleanup Of Supplies And Equipment. Facilitates Within The Surgical
Suite. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities - 1. Demonstrates
Knowledge Of Principles Of Growth And Development Over Life Span
And Skills Necessary To Provide Care Appropriate To Age Of Patients
Served. He/She Shall Be Able To Interpret Data About Patient?S
Status In Order To Identify Each Patient?S Age Specific Needs And
Provide Care Needed By Patient Group. - 2. Implements Actions To
Prevent Patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, And Adult) Injury
From: Positioning, Extraneous Objects, Medications, Infection,
Chemical/Physical/Electrical Hazards - 3. Stocks And Restocks
Supplies Utilized In All Areas Of The Ldrp. - 4. Assist With
Turnover Of Labor Rooms And Cleaning/Maintenance Of Equipment. - 5.
Assist In The Nursing Care Under The Direction Of The Rn For
Patients In The Ldrp. - 6. Demonstrates Principles Of Asepsis. - 7.
Prepares And Organizes Materials Recognizing Special Needs Of
Patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult) Procedure And/Or
Surgeon. - 8. Checks And Maintains Specialty And Department
Equipment And Supplies As Assigned. - 9. Safely Operates All
Equipment According To Manufacturer Specifications. Insures All
Necessary Instrumentation And Equipment Are In Working Order. - 10.
Implements Case Breakdown Procedure Insuring Minimal Downtime
Between Cases. - 11. Demonstrates Basic Clinical And Technical
Skills According To Established Standards Of Practice. - 12.
Performs Desk Duties Such As Answering Phones, Physician Paging,
Releasing The Door, Greeting Patients And Other Clerical Functions
As Needed. - 13. Adheres To All Safety Procedures In The Handling
Of Hazardous Materials And Blood Borne Pathogens. - 14. Adheres To
Ldrp O.R. Dress Code. - 15. Meets Performance Expectations For
Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And
Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review. - 16. Performs
Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of
The Department/Unit. Qualifications EDUCATION High School Diploma
Or Equivalent. Graduate Of Approved School Of Allied Health Or
Surgical Technology. EXPERIENCE Previous Operating Room Experience
Preferred. LICENSURE BLS Required. SPECIAL SKILLS National
Certification Required. Cpr Certification Required. YNHHS
Requisition ID 165391
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