Surgical Technologist. OR, Full Time;D/E
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: March 29, 2025
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.
The Surgical Technician/L.P.N. in the Operating Room participates
with a team in the preparation, maintenance, breakdown of sterile
and unsterile supplies for the surgical cases. He/she may act as a
scrub assistant, and assistant to the surgeon as needed. Able to
provide appropriate care for the patients served, regardless of
age.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Accountable for the delivery of quality patient care in the
Operating Room.
- 1.1 Assists with the transportation of patients to and from the
O.R.
- 2. Assists with the preparation of equipment and supplies
required for the surgical procedure.
- 2.1 Plans for and coordinates supplies and equipment for intra
operative use.
- 3. Participates as a team member in the implementation of the
patients' plan of care.
- 3.1 Demonstrates proficiency with procedures and equipment
appropriateto the O.R. as demonstrated by the skills check
list.
- 4. Demonstrates responsibility to the department and a
commitment to personal career growth.
- 4.1 Attends 80% of required unit staff meetings; reads and
initials all meeting minutes.
- 5. Contributes to the productivity and efficient operation of
the department.
- 5.1 Uses time efficiently in regard to overtime and completes
assignments with minimal errors and within the shift, as observed
by the nurse manager and clinical leaders
- 6. Responsible for promoting the Greenwich Hospital Quality
Service Excellence Standards.
- 6.1 Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality at all
times according to hospital standards.
- 7. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge
and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the
patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and
procedures.
- 7.1 Embrace shared goals versus narrower interests; actively
cooperative vs. competitive or non-committal.
- 8. Knowledgeable/Accountable/Fiscally Responsible
- 8.1 Continually seeks ways to sustain and improve one's
skills.
- 9. Flexible/Open-Minded
- 9.1 Listens with an open mind to other's opinions in the spirit
of finding and following the best ideas.
- 10. Treats the people we serve as guests.
- 10.1 Welcomes patient, visitors and staff in a warm, friendly
manner; is courteous ; makes eye contact and smiles; introduces
self by name and, when appropriate, by position; addresses people
by name whenever possible.
- 11. Listens to patients, visitors and staff and acts promptly
to address concerns.
- 11.1 Uses active listening techniques to understand other's
needs and acts decisively to resolve problems.
- 12. Respects the privacy and confidentiality of patient's,
visitors and staff.
- 12.1 Treats all patient related and other discussions with
discretion; eliminates gossip; does not discuss patient or hospital
business in elevators or other public areas.
- 13. Presents a professional image.
- 13.1 Wears name badge in a highly visible location; adheres to
department dress code; makes sure that appearance is appropriate
for professional role.
- 14. Answers the telephone professionally.
- 14.1 Answers the phone promptly following department
guidelines; introduces self and department and as appropriate,
offers assistance. Uses a pleasant tone of voice.
- 15. Maintains a clean and safe environment
- 15.1 Keeps work are safe and clean; keeps hallways clear.
- 16. Anticipates what services and information people need and
takes action to provide it.
- 16.1 Watches for clues that patients or visitors require
assistance. Asks 'May I help you?'. Escorts them to their
destination, if necessary, Encourages people to ask questions.
- 17. A Quality attribute for those in a leadership role.
- 17.1 Engages in open, honest, and clear coaching discussion
that builds commitment through straightforward feedback two-way
dialogue, and emphasis on problem-solving.
- 18. Teamwork
- 18.1 Embrace shared goals versus narrower interests; actively
cooperative vs. competitive or non-committal. Seeks to understand
other's priorities and processes, and openly shares potentially
useful information. Understands the importance to the team/group of
consistently dependable work. Recognizes and takes opportunities to
help others through handling an already full
workload.Qualifications
EDUCATION
High school; graduate from certified technician program preferred,
orholds license in Practical Nursing, and related Operating Room
experience with advanced education. National Certification as a
Surgical Technologist Preferred
EXPERIENCE
Must meet the criteria for Surgical Technician/LPN, minimum of 2
years current experience preferred in an operating room and
consistently demonstrates competent practice in assigned service.
Maintains his/her certification.
LICENSURE
National Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Ability to perform scrub assistant responsibilities at advanced
level. This individual is highly motivated and self-directed and
requires minimal supervision in accomplishing his/her duties and
responsibilities. He/she actively contributes to the knowledge and
growth of self and others and is able to assume more
responsibilities outside of his/her area of expertise. Essentials
duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Precepts new staff and collaborates with other members of the
surgical team on meeting the education needs of this group, and
monitors their progress.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
May be exposed to infectious diseases, hazardous waste and
radiation.
YNHHS Requisition ID
136889
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, Greenwich , Surgical Technologist. OR, Full Time;D/E, Healthcare , Greenwich, Connecticut
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