Certified Surgical Technologist-Total Joint at Nuvance Health

DescriptionPosition at Norwalk Hospital AssociationSummary: Provides clinical leadership and expertise in specialty area of total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.Responsibilities: 1. Assists surgeon/anesthesia provider for patients undergoing total joint surgical replacement procedures before during and after cases.2. Creates and maintains a sterile environment while performing scubbing duties for total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.3. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures.4. Provides a safe efficient and supportive environment for the surgical patient.5. Demonstates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.6. Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmocologic agents in order to individualize patient care.7. Maintains accurate implant records and performs all mandated reporting of implants. Assists with ordering of implants and maintenance of inventory of implants and specialty supplies.8. Assists in the education of technician nursing and medical students by providing in-services.9. Ensures the delivery of quality and cost effective care through problem solving and implementation of quality assurance/improvement measures.10. Assists in the technical radiological and nursing functions for all on-call procedures after hours.11. Achieves the organizations established expectations with regard to quality service team work self-development and community service.12. Assists in the Performance Improvement Program of the department and assisting in the training and development of other staff members.13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.14. Performs other duties as assigned.Other Information: Required: Minimum of 5 years of OR experience with 3 years of dedicated specialty experience required. Minimum Experience: five years Desired: Surgical Data Systems.Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Significant occupational riskPhysical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.Company: Norwalk Hospital AssociationOrg Unit: 416Department: Operating Room Exempt: NoSalary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly Key Skills Corporate Paralegal,Graduate Engineering,Machine Shop,B2C,Bus Driving Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 33 - 61