SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED Restrictions ApplyWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 networkFor 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 DescriptionProvide service and support before during and after surgical procedures Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards and assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used materialSIGN ON BONUS OFFERED Restrictions ApplyWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 networkFor 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 DescriptionProvide service and support before during and after surgical procedures Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards and assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used materialMinimum RequirementsEducationCompletion of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technician programLicensure Certification RegistrationMust be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting NBSTSA Certified in Basic Life Support BLSLanguage SkillsMust read write and speak EnglishKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bullStrict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required bullKnowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety conceptsbullApplication of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient carebullExcellent interpersonalcommunication skillsbullKnowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation requiredbullKnowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeonMaintains certification by participating in continuing education activitiesWe 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 momentMinimum RequirementsEducationCompletion of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technician programLicensure Certification RegistrationMust be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting NBSTSA Certified in Basic Life Support BLSLanguage SkillsMust read write and speak EnglishKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bullStrict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required bullKnowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety conceptsbullApplication of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient carebullExcellent interpersonalcommunication skillsbullKnowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation requiredbullKnowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeonMaintains certification by participating in continuing education activitiesWe 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