Work where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network For more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob DescriptionResponsible for the delivery of care to patients and their families Provides assistance to professional nursing staff regarding all OR duties supports supply needs of the surgical team including receiving storage and aseptic distribution of supplies instrumentation andor equipment within the OR and LDRP operating suites prioritizes and systematically retrieves needed products and instruments for surgical procedures andor anesthesia needs Transports patient specimens blood products equipment meds etc as needed Assists in room turnover between cases in a timely efficient manner including cleaning and disinfecting the OR suite and all equipment and assuring proper set up for following cases Work where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network For more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob DescriptionResponsible for the delivery of care to patients and their families Provides assistance to professional nursing staff regarding all OR duties supports supply needs of the surgical team including receiving storage and aseptic distribution of supplies instrumentation andor equipment within the OR and LDRP operating suites prioritizes and systematically retrieves needed products and instruments for surgical procedures andor anesthesia needs Transports patient specimens blood products equipment meds etc as needed Assists in room turnover between cases in a timely efficient manner including cleaning and disinfecting the OR suite and all equipment and assuring proper set up for following cases Education High School diploma or equivalent Experience One year previous healthcare experience License and Certification None PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Education High School diploma Experience Prior experience in an OR SPD or as a PCT License and Certification BLS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet use Working knowledge of medical terminology Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians and managers Ability to read and understand oral and written material and effectively communicate technical information Ability to prioritize daily work assignments Must be organized flexible and a team player Ability to work in a stressful environment Commitment to customer service Basic computer knowledge in order to enterretrieve data PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING Ability to react and perform under strict timelines andor emergency situations Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Requires the ability to recognize problem situations and refer them to the appropriate staff member or physician We take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducation High School diploma or equivalent Experience One year previous healthcare experience License and Certification None PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Education High School diploma Experience Prior experience in an OR SPD or as a PCT License and Certification BLS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet use Working knowledge of medical terminology Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians and managers Ability to read and understand oral and written material and effectively communicate technical information Ability to prioritize daily work assignments Must be organized flexible and a team player Ability to work in a stressful environment Commitment to customer service Basic computer knowledge in order to enterretrieve data PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING Ability to react and perform under strict timelines andor emergency situations Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Requires the ability to recognize problem situations and refer them to the appropriate staff member or physician We take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment