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.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

A Surgical Technologist ST II is a surgical technologist who as a result of education and years of experience is able to function at a competent level. This individual requires moderate supervision in performing his/her duties and responsibilities within the peri-operative setting. The Surgical Technologist ST II is designed for the Surgical Technologist who did not graduate from an accredited program. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:

• 1. Demonstrates patient care concepts.
• 2. Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis and disinfection in a knowledgeable manner in the care of supplies, instruments, and the environment.
• 3. Demonstrates surgical case presentation skills.
• 4. Demonstrates the role of the scrub person.
• 5. Demonstrates the role of assisting the registered nurse circulator.
• 6. Demonstrates the accountability as a health care professional.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of CAAH EP (Commission on Programs) accredited Surgical Technologist Program or equivalent. Accreditation of Allied Health Education.

EXPERIENCE

Graduate of a CAAHP accredited surgical technologist program with demonstrated achievement of excellent skill developments. 2-3 years of experience and certification as a surgical technician preferred. (Training may be through a hospital based program or through the military.)

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique combined with the knowledge of human anatomy and various instrumentation and procedures in all surgical areas and services.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Standing 90% of the work day. Ability to lift up to 36 pounds, handle highly-stressful physical and interpersonal situations, do repetitive work, fine hand manipulations, and work at an elevated level from floor. Able to cope with repeated skin scrubbing and withstand variation in room temperatures.

Job Tags

Full time,

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