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Nuvance Health Surgical Technologist in Sharon, Connecticut
Description
Attention Certified Surgical Technologists looking to join a dynamic team in SHARON CT!!
We are growing and seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist. This role is in our Sharon CT Hospital and provides a rare opportunity to grow your career within this dynamic environment. Full Time M -F 0700-1530 and on call rotation for off hours and weekends. Pay range $35.02 - $49.02/hour plus shift differentials.
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services, including bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke care, surgical services and women’s services.
Our accolades include:
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Vizient Quality Leadership Award
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating
At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient, visitor, and caregiver is, “We’re here for you.” We are a community of caring hearts, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.
Summary:Assumes responsibility and accountability for functioning as the scrub nurse in assisting with the nursing care activities and surgical services provided to a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital Administration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care department.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year of previous medical/surgical and/or Operating Room experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
·Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
·Basic computer skills, i.e. MS Outlook
.License:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required through a nationally accredited educational program, such as National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
Location: Sharon Hospital
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Sharon Hospital
Org Unit: 1445
Department: Operating Room
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $35.02 - 49.02 plus shift differentials
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.