Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 networkSince 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 SummaryProvide 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 materialWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 networkSince 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 SummaryProvide 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 materialCompletion of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technician program requiredMust be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting NBSTSA or able to obtain CST certification within monthsCertified in Basic Life Support BLSKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsStrict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field requiredKnowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety conceptsApplication of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient careExcellent interpersonalcommunication skillsKnowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation requiredKnowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of 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 momentCompletion of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technician program requiredMust be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting NBSTSA or able to obtain CST certification within monthsCertified in Basic Life Support BLSKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsStrict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field requiredKnowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety conceptsApplication of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient careExcellent interpersonalcommunication skillsKnowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation requiredKnowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of 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