Description Shift: 7a-7:30p Must have GI Procedure Room experience N orthwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. . Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades - America's 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community - we are its center. Summary: To provide direct and indirect nursing care to a patient or a group of patients. Responsibilities will be working in the admitting 25%/recovery50%/ procedural room areas 25%. Responsibilities: 1. Adheres to established Nursing Standards of practice to include: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation. 2. Practices according to Unit-based Protocols. 3. Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information as needed. 4. Assesses learning needs of patient and family or significant others. 5. Plans and provides appropriate instruction. 6. Assesses and documents effectiveness of teaching. 5. Participates in unit-based activities and participates in Nursing/Hospital Committees. 6. Attends staff development - Continuing Education Programs and attends JCAHO and OSHA programs annually. 7. Maintains and updates Educational Record 8. Maintains a positive working environment through personal example and fostering teamwork. 9.Facilitates patient care and delegates responsibilities to other team members to provide a therapeutic environment. 10. Assumes role of charge RN and demonstrates independent problem solving and decision making skills. 11. Demonstrates good organizational and prioritization skills, able to assist in orientation and teaching of nursing personnel. Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DEGREE Required: Current RN License in State of Connecticut 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. Credentials: RN, BLS Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit: 415 Department: Gastroenterology 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 Northwell Health!
08/18/2026
Full time
Description Shift: 7a-7:30p Must have GI Procedure Room experience N orthwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. . Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades - America's 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community - we are its center. Summary: To provide direct and indirect nursing care to a patient or a group of patients. Responsibilities will be working in the admitting 25%/recovery50%/ procedural room areas 25%. Responsibilities: 1. Adheres to established Nursing Standards of practice to include: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation. 2. Practices according to Unit-based Protocols. 3. Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information as needed. 4. Assesses learning needs of patient and family or significant others. 5. Plans and provides appropriate instruction. 6. Assesses and documents effectiveness of teaching. 5. Participates in unit-based activities and participates in Nursing/Hospital Committees. 6. Attends staff development - Continuing Education Programs and attends JCAHO and OSHA programs annually. 7. Maintains and updates Educational Record 8. Maintains a positive working environment through personal example and fostering teamwork. 9.Facilitates patient care and delegates responsibilities to other team members to provide a therapeutic environment. 10. Assumes role of charge RN and demonstrates independent problem solving and decision making skills. 11. Demonstrates good organizational and prioritization skills, able to assist in orientation and teaching of nursing personnel. Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DEGREE Required: Current RN License in State of Connecticut 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. Credentials: RN, BLS Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit: 415 Department: Gastroenterology 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 Northwell Health!
Description Surgical Technologist Opportunity! Full Time Evenings! Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. Job 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. Qualifications Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Experience: One year of previous medical/surgical and/or Operating Room experience. License: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required through a nationally accredited educational program, such as National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Working Conditions Physical: Requires prolonged standing, walking, or other constant physical movements on a routine basis; requires considerable physical effort on an intermittent basis as in lifting, pulling or pushing unwieldy loads (heavy, bulky, awkward, more than 40 lbs.). Mental: Occasional compensated overtime may impose home and social life inconvenience, even though predictable on most occasions and regular volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis. 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: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 1461 Department: Operating Room Exempt: No Salary Range: $35.86 - $46.36 Hourly
08/18/2026
Full time
Description Surgical Technologist Opportunity! Full Time Evenings! Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. Job 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. Qualifications Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Experience: One year of previous medical/surgical and/or Operating Room experience. License: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required through a nationally accredited educational program, such as National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Working Conditions Physical: Requires prolonged standing, walking, or other constant physical movements on a routine basis; requires considerable physical effort on an intermittent basis as in lifting, pulling or pushing unwieldy loads (heavy, bulky, awkward, more than 40 lbs.). Mental: Occasional compensated overtime may impose home and social life inconvenience, even though predictable on most occasions and regular volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis. 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: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 1461 Department: Operating Room Exempt: No Salary Range: $35.86 - $46.36 Hourly
Description Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, Summary: The hyperbaric chamber operator is an individual that has documentation of successful completion of a 40-hour National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) - approved, Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Course. The hyperbaric chamber operator assists in the provision of safe and therapeutic management of patient care to an assigned group of patients through the utilization Standards of Practice and policies and procedures and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities Assists in the coordination of hyperbaric patients. Assists in the day-to-day operation of the hyperbaric facility. Maintains competencies, continuing education, and certifications as appropriate to the position. Performs patient care within the scope of practice as a Nurse (RN or LPN), Respiratory Therapist, EMT, Paramedic. Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to assessment, treatments and documentation of care. Participates in quality assurance programs as requested by the Clinical Nurse Manager or Program Medical Director. Participates in the safety program. Participates in organizational committees and task forces as requested. Participates in the discussion and review of articles in the field of hyperbaric oxygen. Assessment Assesses the patient's level of functioning on admission, transfer and discharge. Differentiates findings from defined limits of normal. Uses professional judgment in day-to-day problem solving and decision making. Seeks assistance from Clinical Nurse Manager and peers as needed. Assists others. Assesses patient's educational needs and develops a plan to meet these needs. Assesses discharge needs and communicates to team members. Planning Follows the plan of care in collaboration with the patient care team. Provides care in consideration of length of stay and patient/family needs. Reviews discharge care with patient/family/physician and other team members. Intervention Administers medications and treatments according to patient needs, physician orders and policies, consistent with the scope of care for qualifying credential. Participates in patient/family conferences as a member of the patient care team. Utilizes patient teaching to provide new information to patient/family. Utilizes patient teaching according to policy. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Manager, physician, and other caregivers to provide effective patient care. Makes rounds regularly on assigned patients. Documents care on appropriate forms. Assures patient and family care award of team members roles and introduces care team on admission. Delegates tasks appropriately to team members. Evaluation Evaluates patient's response to treatment utilizing knowledge of disease process and patient's story. Evaluates patient's progress on plan of care. Evaluates patients continued learning needs and provides feedback to the Clinical Nurse Manager or designee Other Demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing needs of department. Maintains clinical expertise in area of specialty. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required. Education Skills Experience Must have a current and valid (state) license or certification in the respective field of qualifying credential (e.g., Registered Nurse, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, EMT or Paramedic) Maintenance of National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) qualifying credential Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate Must have documentation of successful completing of a 40-hour National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) - approved Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Course. Certification as a Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) successfully obtained within 365 days of eligibility. Eligibility as stated by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) . Should have at least 12 months of recent practical experience in clinical hyperbaric medicine, after meeting the entry-level qualifications and training requirements as delineated in this document for an entry-level hyperbaric technologist. Should have a working understanding of the codes and regulations that govern the operation of a hyperbaric medicine facility. Location: Poughkeepsie-21 Fox Street Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours: 8.00 FTE: 0.010000 Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: 7:30a-4p Org Unit: 1185 Department: Wound Care Ctr Exempt: No Grade: S7 Salary Range: $22.2500 - $41.3200 Hourly Working conditions: Essential: Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity Little or no potential for occupational risk Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
08/18/2026
Full time
Description Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, Summary: The hyperbaric chamber operator is an individual that has documentation of successful completion of a 40-hour National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) - approved, Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Course. The hyperbaric chamber operator assists in the provision of safe and therapeutic management of patient care to an assigned group of patients through the utilization Standards of Practice and policies and procedures and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities Assists in the coordination of hyperbaric patients. Assists in the day-to-day operation of the hyperbaric facility. Maintains competencies, continuing education, and certifications as appropriate to the position. Performs patient care within the scope of practice as a Nurse (RN or LPN), Respiratory Therapist, EMT, Paramedic. Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to assessment, treatments and documentation of care. Participates in quality assurance programs as requested by the Clinical Nurse Manager or Program Medical Director. Participates in the safety program. Participates in organizational committees and task forces as requested. Participates in the discussion and review of articles in the field of hyperbaric oxygen. Assessment Assesses the patient's level of functioning on admission, transfer and discharge. Differentiates findings from defined limits of normal. Uses professional judgment in day-to-day problem solving and decision making. Seeks assistance from Clinical Nurse Manager and peers as needed. Assists others. Assesses patient's educational needs and develops a plan to meet these needs. Assesses discharge needs and communicates to team members. Planning Follows the plan of care in collaboration with the patient care team. Provides care in consideration of length of stay and patient/family needs. Reviews discharge care with patient/family/physician and other team members. Intervention Administers medications and treatments according to patient needs, physician orders and policies, consistent with the scope of care for qualifying credential. Participates in patient/family conferences as a member of the patient care team. Utilizes patient teaching to provide new information to patient/family. Utilizes patient teaching according to policy. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Manager, physician, and other caregivers to provide effective patient care. Makes rounds regularly on assigned patients. Documents care on appropriate forms. Assures patient and family care award of team members roles and introduces care team on admission. Delegates tasks appropriately to team members. Evaluation Evaluates patient's response to treatment utilizing knowledge of disease process and patient's story. Evaluates patient's progress on plan of care. Evaluates patients continued learning needs and provides feedback to the Clinical Nurse Manager or designee Other Demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing needs of department. Maintains clinical expertise in area of specialty. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required. Education Skills Experience Must have a current and valid (state) license or certification in the respective field of qualifying credential (e.g., Registered Nurse, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, EMT or Paramedic) Maintenance of National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) qualifying credential Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate Must have documentation of successful completing of a 40-hour National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) - approved Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Course. Certification as a Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) successfully obtained within 365 days of eligibility. Eligibility as stated by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) . Should have at least 12 months of recent practical experience in clinical hyperbaric medicine, after meeting the entry-level qualifications and training requirements as delineated in this document for an entry-level hyperbaric technologist. Should have a working understanding of the codes and regulations that govern the operation of a hyperbaric medicine facility. Location: Poughkeepsie-21 Fox Street Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours: 8.00 FTE: 0.010000 Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: 7:30a-4p Org Unit: 1185 Department: Wound Care Ctr Exempt: No Grade: S7 Salary Range: $22.2500 - $41.3200 Hourly Working conditions: Essential: Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity Little or no potential for occupational risk Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Description SEEKING A CHEMISTRY LEAD TECH Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. Summary: Supports the Technical Specialist in the performance of tasks that enhance the operations of the section and performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in his/her absence. Responsibilities: 1. Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist 2. 2. Assists Technical Specialist with the implementation of new procedures and policies & monitors to assure a safe environment for employees & increase customer satisfaction. 3. Collaborates with the Technical Specialist in coordinating the proficiency testing program to ensure that all testing is registered, analyzed, reviewed and submitted to meet established deadlines. 4. Assists Technical Specialist to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements and all Hospital & Laboratory Compliance policies & procedures. 5. Assists Technical Specialist with assessing staff annual competency and provides input for annual performance review. 6. Assists with daily bench assignments and oversight of the QC program. 7. Communicates events as they occur and completes necessary documentation for appropriate follow-up. 8. Recommends system changes to increase efficiency and accuracy of workflow & ensure daily operational efficiencies. 9. Performs test and/or system validations under the supervision of the Technical Specialist and Medical Director. 10. Helps to maintain the section in a constant state of inspection readiness and participates in regulatory inspections as needed. 11. Promotes teamwork among staff members and fosters positive employee morale & is compliant with Hospital policy & regulatory requirements. 12. Performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in her/his absence. 13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 14. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE Other Information: Required: Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Chemistry or Clinical Laboratory Science Minimum Experience: three to five years current experience in chemistry. Desired: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) preferred or eligible Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 127 Department: Core Lab Exempt: No Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
08/18/2026
Full time
Description SEEKING A CHEMISTRY LEAD TECH Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. Summary: Supports the Technical Specialist in the performance of tasks that enhance the operations of the section and performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in his/her absence. Responsibilities: 1. Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist 2. 2. Assists Technical Specialist with the implementation of new procedures and policies & monitors to assure a safe environment for employees & increase customer satisfaction. 3. Collaborates with the Technical Specialist in coordinating the proficiency testing program to ensure that all testing is registered, analyzed, reviewed and submitted to meet established deadlines. 4. Assists Technical Specialist to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements and all Hospital & Laboratory Compliance policies & procedures. 5. Assists Technical Specialist with assessing staff annual competency and provides input for annual performance review. 6. Assists with daily bench assignments and oversight of the QC program. 7. Communicates events as they occur and completes necessary documentation for appropriate follow-up. 8. Recommends system changes to increase efficiency and accuracy of workflow & ensure daily operational efficiencies. 9. Performs test and/or system validations under the supervision of the Technical Specialist and Medical Director. 10. Helps to maintain the section in a constant state of inspection readiness and participates in regulatory inspections as needed. 11. Promotes teamwork among staff members and fosters positive employee morale & is compliant with Hospital policy & regulatory requirements. 12. Performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in her/his absence. 13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 14. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE Other Information: Required: Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Chemistry or Clinical Laboratory Science Minimum Experience: three to five years current experience in chemistry. Desired: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) preferred or eligible Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 127 Department: Core Lab Exempt: No Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
Description Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. Summary: Works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse while delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intra-operative period. Provides technical care to the surgical patient through the role of the scrub assistant. Effectively interacts with patients of all ages and health care team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards. Responsibilities: Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Maintains appropriate sterile/unsterile boundaries during surgery while functioning within a sterile field. Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Don sterile gown and gloves from a sterile area away from the main instrument table to prevent contamination. Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Ensures integrity of sterile packages before dispensing onto a sterile field to include looking at expiration dates. Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Identifies breaks in sterile technique and reports to the Circulating RN. Demonstrates the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure. Checks case cart prior to the patient entering the room for appropriate instruments/supplies. Demonstrates the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure. Prepares the surgical room with the Circulator utilizing the physicians preference card and ensures all jackets are buttoned prior to dispensing items onto the sterile field to ensure sterility. Demonstrates the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure. Assures that special supplies/instruments are available prior to the patient entering the room. Demonstrates the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure. Communicates to the Circulating RN in a timely manner any outliers preventing the scheduled case from moving forward. Utilizes correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments. Prepares opened trays and instruments for decontamination by spraying & wiping down gross soil, ensuring instrument jaws are kept opened and instruments with lumens are irrigated before going to decontamination. Utilizes correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments. Cleans, tags and removes from all broken instrument and or equipment from circulation Utilizes correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments. Disassembles used loaner instruments and wipes gross soil and inventories tray for completion prior to transporting to decontamination area. Utilizes correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments. Communicates to SPD in a timely manner any instrument trays needed for next cases. Assists with positioning of the patient maintaining correct patient body alignment based on the scheduled procedure. Has appropriate positioning devices, OR bed and padding readily available prior to the patient entering the room. Assists with positioning of the patient maintaining correct patient body alignment based on the scheduled procedure. Maintains the patient's body in correct anatomical alignment. Assists with positioning of the patient maintaining correct patient body alignment based on the scheduled procedure. Maintains proper body mechanics when transporting, moving, lifting or positioning of the patient. Assists with positioning of the patient maintaining correct patient body alignment based on the scheduled procedure. Communicates to the surgical team any immediate patient safety concerns / outliers such as body piercing, medication patches, broken hardware. Accurately performs surgical counts according to established standards for preventing retained surgical items. Criteria A: Performs initial base line counts of instruments, sponges and sharps according to hospital policy by separating each piece during count and making counts audible and visible. Accurately performs surgical counts according to established standards for preventing retained surgical items. Dispenses appropriate radiopaque surgical soft goods on to the sterile field for use during the procedure (sponges, towels, pushers, laps). Accurately performs surgical counts according to established standards for preventing retained surgical items. Takes caution to ensure all soft goods are return in their entirety. Accurately performs surgical counts according to established standards for preventing retained surgical items. Communicates immediately to the Circulating RN when sponges and towels used in the procedure are not radiopaque. Performs and follows the environment of care practices according to standards for the perioperative setting. Assist with facilitating movement of the patient and personnel into, through and out of the defined areas within the surgical suite (unrestricted, semi restricted, restricted). Performs and follows the environment of care practices according to standards for the perioperative setting. Assists with high low dusting of the surgical rooms, wiping off all flat surfaces prior to the first case of the day and wiping down all equipment brought into the OR room (Lap towers, beach chair, positioning devices. Performs and follows the environment of care practices according to standards for the perioperative setting. Assist with OR room cabinet cleaning and dusting by removing all supplies and materials, taking into account replenishing established par levels and checking for outdates. Performs and follows the environment of care practices according to standards for the perioperative setting. Communicates to the Circulating RN and takes appropriate actions when breaks in the process occur. Follows the Hospital Policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire. Changes into the facility approved freshly laundered surgical attire on a daily basis upon arrival to the department ensuring proper use of available protective equipment (PPE's :head covers, face shields, shoe covers). Follows the Hospital Policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire. Removes all jewelry (watches, earrings, rings, necklaces) that can not be contained/confined within the surgical attire prior to starting a procedure. Follows the Hospital Policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire. Criteria C: Removes undergarments (T-shirts) that extends above the scrub top neckline or below the sleeve of the surgical attire. Ensure scrub attire top is tucked in the scrub pant or if worn outside of the scrub pant it is close enough to the body to prevent top flapping and contaminating the sterile field. Follows the Hospital Policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire. Required: Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Must have and maintain Certification as a Surgical Technologist. Salary Range: 29.65 - 55.55
08/18/2026
Full time
Description Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. Summary: Works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse while delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intra-operative period. Provides technical care to the surgical patient through the role of the scrub assistant. Effectively interacts with patients of all ages and health care team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards. Responsibilities: Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Maintains appropriate sterile/unsterile boundaries during surgery while functioning within a sterile field. Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Don sterile gown and gloves from a sterile area away from the main instrument table to prevent contamination. Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Ensures integrity of sterile packages before dispensing onto a sterile field to include looking at expiration dates. Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Identifies breaks in sterile technique and reports to the Circulating RN. Demonstrates the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure. Checks case cart prior to the patient entering the room for appropriate instruments/supplies. Demonstrates the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure. Prepares the surgical room with the Circulator utilizing the physicians preference card and ensures all jackets are buttoned prior to dispensing items onto the sterile field to ensure sterility. Demonstrates the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure. Assures that special supplies/instruments are available prior to the patient entering the room. Demonstrates the proper selection of instrumentation based on the scheduled procedure. Communicates to the Circulating RN in a timely manner any outliers preventing the scheduled case from moving forward. Utilizes correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments. Prepares opened trays and instruments for decontamination by spraying & wiping down gross soil, ensuring instrument jaws are kept opened and instruments with lumens are irrigated before going to decontamination. Utilizes correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments. Cleans, tags and removes from all broken instrument and or equipment from circulation Utilizes correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments. Disassembles used loaner instruments and wipes gross soil and inventories tray for completion prior to transporting to decontamination area. Utilizes correct methods of cleaning and disinfection for different types of instruments. Communicates to SPD in a timely manner any instrument trays needed for next cases. Assists with positioning of the patient maintaining correct patient body alignment based on the scheduled procedure. Has appropriate positioning devices, OR bed and padding readily available prior to the patient entering the room. Assists with positioning of the patient maintaining correct patient body alignment based on the scheduled procedure. Maintains the patient's body in correct anatomical alignment. Assists with positioning of the patient maintaining correct patient body alignment based on the scheduled procedure. Maintains proper body mechanics when transporting, moving, lifting or positioning of the patient. Assists with positioning of the patient maintaining correct patient body alignment based on the scheduled procedure. Communicates to the surgical team any immediate patient safety concerns / outliers such as body piercing, medication patches, broken hardware. Accurately performs surgical counts according to established standards for preventing retained surgical items. Criteria A: Performs initial base line counts of instruments, sponges and sharps according to hospital policy by separating each piece during count and making counts audible and visible. Accurately performs surgical counts according to established standards for preventing retained surgical items. Dispenses appropriate radiopaque surgical soft goods on to the sterile field for use during the procedure (sponges, towels, pushers, laps). Accurately performs surgical counts according to established standards for preventing retained surgical items. Takes caution to ensure all soft goods are return in their entirety. Accurately performs surgical counts according to established standards for preventing retained surgical items. Communicates immediately to the Circulating RN when sponges and towels used in the procedure are not radiopaque. Performs and follows the environment of care practices according to standards for the perioperative setting. Assist with facilitating movement of the patient and personnel into, through and out of the defined areas within the surgical suite (unrestricted, semi restricted, restricted). Performs and follows the environment of care practices according to standards for the perioperative setting. Assists with high low dusting of the surgical rooms, wiping off all flat surfaces prior to the first case of the day and wiping down all equipment brought into the OR room (Lap towers, beach chair, positioning devices. Performs and follows the environment of care practices according to standards for the perioperative setting. Assist with OR room cabinet cleaning and dusting by removing all supplies and materials, taking into account replenishing established par levels and checking for outdates. Performs and follows the environment of care practices according to standards for the perioperative setting. Communicates to the Circulating RN and takes appropriate actions when breaks in the process occur. Follows the Hospital Policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire. Changes into the facility approved freshly laundered surgical attire on a daily basis upon arrival to the department ensuring proper use of available protective equipment (PPE's :head covers, face shields, shoe covers). Follows the Hospital Policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire. Removes all jewelry (watches, earrings, rings, necklaces) that can not be contained/confined within the surgical attire prior to starting a procedure. Follows the Hospital Policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire. Criteria C: Removes undergarments (T-shirts) that extends above the scrub top neckline or below the sleeve of the surgical attire. Ensure scrub attire top is tucked in the scrub pant or if worn outside of the scrub pant it is close enough to the body to prevent top flapping and contaminating the sterile field. Follows the Hospital Policy and AORN recommended practices for surgical attire. Required: Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Must have and maintain Certification as a Surgical Technologist. Salary Range: 29.65 - 55.55
Description Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades - America's 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community - we are its center.Summary: Perioperative Educator demonstrates expertise in five domains: clinical knowledge, consultation, education of staff and patients, support of management, and conduct of research. The role supports the organization's goals of quality service by developing programs consistent with current trends in patient treatment. Patient/staff satisfaction through role-modeling and by communicating goals to staff. Conducts rounds and utilizes appropriate resources to ensure cost effectiveness of programs. Responsibilities: - Educational Programming: Works collaboratively with the Management Team to assess the educational needs of staff. Demonstrates competency to utilize a variety of methods to collect data and analyze educational needs of staff as appropriate; Demonstrates competency to plan, implement and evaluate educational programs, competency assessments and learning activities based upon ongoing educational need for all staff; Participates in general Norwalk Hospital and nursing unit orientation/training programs/regulatory agency requirements; Provides training and continuing education programs annually, including 2 CEU programs/year. Clinical Education; Develops, schedules, teaches and implements unit based programs based on collaboration with staff identifying priorities and establishing realistic outcomes for patient care interventions; Coordinates educational experiences for staff related to area of expertise and program objectives; Provides clinical education to facilitate learning experiences related to nursing personnel job descriptions and individual educational needs; fosters clinical excellence thru promotion of certification in area of specialization to include AMBI, PACU, OR, Orderlies and SPD; Works closely with the preceptor/buddy and orientee to establish and achieve learning goals and objectives on a weekly basis; assesses readiness of orientee to come off orientation 3. Coaches - Provides educational resources, including current literature, practice and trends; updates unit librar; Mentors, coaches/counsels staff to ensure effective learning experiences and serves as a liaison between staff and management to foster quality care/customer satisfaction; Collaborates with other professionals to develop, revise and evaluate Nursing Unit Standards, Policies and Procedures and practices; When involved in a clinical situation that requires decision making and prioritization of needs, independently and appropriately directs other staff members in care of the patient to meet the needs of the patient and the clinical area. 4. Leadership; Demonstrates professional leadership. Serves as role model to enhance staff nurses in development of clinical expertise, critical thinking, communication skills and professional behavior; Promotes changes in practices/delivery of care in a positive manner. Acts as a change agent to make improvements in staff knowledge and utilization of the Nursing Unit's practices; Advises and refers employees to appropriate resources for ongoing professional growth and contributes to the evaluations of Nursing Unit personnel; Models C.A.R.E. Team (Courtesy, Attentiveness, Responsiveness, Empathy) behaviors. 5. Is a resource and supports staff with clinical problems that may arise and assures standards and protocols are followed; Facilitates interdisciplinary patient care to provide quality outcomes; Responds to the needs of the unit in a timely manner; Support the unit during emergent situations by either circulating / scrubbing, as necessary 6. Participates in the development of team members during clinical calls and consistently teaches staff members during the event, by among other means during their work. Tracks and trends staff educational needs and communicate with the Education, Standards and Research Department; Coordinates and facilitates interdisciplinary patient care to provide quality outcomes; Facilitates critical thinking of staff members in caring for patients. Identifies opportunities for teaching and encourages staff to include all pertinent information related to patient care when decisions are made; Coordinates and facilitates educational programs for the PA students and nursing students on how to properly scrub, gown, glove and movement around a sterile field. 7. Pursues professional education to meet needs of current position and professional goals; Participates in professional organizations, maintains and updates educational record and attends annual required reviews, and serves as a member on one or two hospital wide committees and/or performance improvement committees; Hold others accountable for actions and outcomes; Participates in the interviewing process for new staff and makes recommendation for hiring. Provides input for staffs' annual review. Assists with completion of unit based competencies in collaboration with the manager and educator. 8. Supports/assists the Pre-Admission Testing APRN with pre-surgical clearances, H&Ps, etc. and chart prep; Supports/assists Physicians Assistants with patient discharges; Acts as surgical first assistant as needed Clinical Responsibilities Criteria D: Performs other clinical duties as required. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. 10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Education Skills Experience: MASTER'S LVL DGRE Other Information: Required: Masters Degree, APRN, CNOR and RNFA within 2 years of hire. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Registered Nurse, MSN. Relevant teaching experience desired. High level competency in selected psychomotor skills, critical thinking skills. Credentials:RN,BLS,CNOR,APRN,RNFA Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit: 381 Department: Nursing Education Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $45.93 - $85.29 Hourly
08/18/2026
Full time
Description Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades - America's 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community - we are its center.Summary: Perioperative Educator demonstrates expertise in five domains: clinical knowledge, consultation, education of staff and patients, support of management, and conduct of research. The role supports the organization's goals of quality service by developing programs consistent with current trends in patient treatment. Patient/staff satisfaction through role-modeling and by communicating goals to staff. Conducts rounds and utilizes appropriate resources to ensure cost effectiveness of programs. Responsibilities: - Educational Programming: Works collaboratively with the Management Team to assess the educational needs of staff. Demonstrates competency to utilize a variety of methods to collect data and analyze educational needs of staff as appropriate; Demonstrates competency to plan, implement and evaluate educational programs, competency assessments and learning activities based upon ongoing educational need for all staff; Participates in general Norwalk Hospital and nursing unit orientation/training programs/regulatory agency requirements; Provides training and continuing education programs annually, including 2 CEU programs/year. Clinical Education; Develops, schedules, teaches and implements unit based programs based on collaboration with staff identifying priorities and establishing realistic outcomes for patient care interventions; Coordinates educational experiences for staff related to area of expertise and program objectives; Provides clinical education to facilitate learning experiences related to nursing personnel job descriptions and individual educational needs; fosters clinical excellence thru promotion of certification in area of specialization to include AMBI, PACU, OR, Orderlies and SPD; Works closely with the preceptor/buddy and orientee to establish and achieve learning goals and objectives on a weekly basis; assesses readiness of orientee to come off orientation 3. Coaches - Provides educational resources, including current literature, practice and trends; updates unit librar; Mentors, coaches/counsels staff to ensure effective learning experiences and serves as a liaison between staff and management to foster quality care/customer satisfaction; Collaborates with other professionals to develop, revise and evaluate Nursing Unit Standards, Policies and Procedures and practices; When involved in a clinical situation that requires decision making and prioritization of needs, independently and appropriately directs other staff members in care of the patient to meet the needs of the patient and the clinical area. 4. Leadership; Demonstrates professional leadership. Serves as role model to enhance staff nurses in development of clinical expertise, critical thinking, communication skills and professional behavior; Promotes changes in practices/delivery of care in a positive manner. Acts as a change agent to make improvements in staff knowledge and utilization of the Nursing Unit's practices; Advises and refers employees to appropriate resources for ongoing professional growth and contributes to the evaluations of Nursing Unit personnel; Models C.A.R.E. Team (Courtesy, Attentiveness, Responsiveness, Empathy) behaviors. 5. Is a resource and supports staff with clinical problems that may arise and assures standards and protocols are followed; Facilitates interdisciplinary patient care to provide quality outcomes; Responds to the needs of the unit in a timely manner; Support the unit during emergent situations by either circulating / scrubbing, as necessary 6. Participates in the development of team members during clinical calls and consistently teaches staff members during the event, by among other means during their work. Tracks and trends staff educational needs and communicate with the Education, Standards and Research Department; Coordinates and facilitates interdisciplinary patient care to provide quality outcomes; Facilitates critical thinking of staff members in caring for patients. Identifies opportunities for teaching and encourages staff to include all pertinent information related to patient care when decisions are made; Coordinates and facilitates educational programs for the PA students and nursing students on how to properly scrub, gown, glove and movement around a sterile field. 7. Pursues professional education to meet needs of current position and professional goals; Participates in professional organizations, maintains and updates educational record and attends annual required reviews, and serves as a member on one or two hospital wide committees and/or performance improvement committees; Hold others accountable for actions and outcomes; Participates in the interviewing process for new staff and makes recommendation for hiring. Provides input for staffs' annual review. Assists with completion of unit based competencies in collaboration with the manager and educator. 8. Supports/assists the Pre-Admission Testing APRN with pre-surgical clearances, H&Ps, etc. and chart prep; Supports/assists Physicians Assistants with patient discharges; Acts as surgical first assistant as needed Clinical Responsibilities Criteria D: Performs other clinical duties as required. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. 10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Education Skills Experience: MASTER'S LVL DGRE Other Information: Required: Masters Degree, APRN, CNOR and RNFA within 2 years of hire. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Registered Nurse, MSN. Relevant teaching experience desired. High level competency in selected psychomotor skills, critical thinking skills. Credentials:RN,BLS,CNOR,APRN,RNFA Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit: 381 Department: Nursing Education Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $45.93 - $85.29 Hourly
Description $20,000 sign-on bonus Attention Certified Surgical Technologists looking to join a dynamic team in SHARON CT Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. 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. Purpose: This role assumes responsibility and accountability for the function of scrub technician assisting with the nursing care activities in the surgical services environment. Individuals apply learned principles in coordinating activities directed at assisting the surgical team in implementation of care. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Essential Responsibilities: Collects and utilizes available data necessary for the proper preparation of the surgical suite. Performs proper sponge, sharps and instrument counts according to policy and procedure, demonstrated by lack of occurrences. Maintains a safe surgical environment, assuring overall cleanliness of the surgical suite, proper placement of supplies to ensure a safe traffic pattern and verifies sterile processing through validation of integrity of sterile packaging. Maintains patient confidentiality and provides safe patient care through clear communication and collegial working relationships. Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and practices in the health care field, utilizing available educational materials and professional development opportunities. Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe, therapeutic and cost effective manner, consistently checking all equipment for working order and reporting unsafe conditions. Participates and complies with the results of quality assurance audits and findings. Consistently demonstrates an application of surgical technologist knowledge to perform assigned functions. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor). Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required. Education and Experience Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent experience. PREFER: One (1) year of operating room and surgical technician experience. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Basic computer skills, i.e. MS Outlook. License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: Surgical Technician Certification through an accredited educational institution. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
08/18/2026
Full time
Description $20,000 sign-on bonus Attention Certified Surgical Technologists looking to join a dynamic team in SHARON CT Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better. 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. Purpose: This role assumes responsibility and accountability for the function of scrub technician assisting with the nursing care activities in the surgical services environment. Individuals apply learned principles in coordinating activities directed at assisting the surgical team in implementation of care. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Essential Responsibilities: Collects and utilizes available data necessary for the proper preparation of the surgical suite. Performs proper sponge, sharps and instrument counts according to policy and procedure, demonstrated by lack of occurrences. Maintains a safe surgical environment, assuring overall cleanliness of the surgical suite, proper placement of supplies to ensure a safe traffic pattern and verifies sterile processing through validation of integrity of sterile packaging. Maintains patient confidentiality and provides safe patient care through clear communication and collegial working relationships. Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and practices in the health care field, utilizing available educational materials and professional development opportunities. Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe, therapeutic and cost effective manner, consistently checking all equipment for working order and reporting unsafe conditions. Participates and complies with the results of quality assurance audits and findings. Consistently demonstrates an application of surgical technologist knowledge to perform assigned functions. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor). Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required. Education and Experience Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent experience. PREFER: One (1) year of operating room and surgical technician experience. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Basic computer skills, i.e. MS Outlook. License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: Surgical Technician Certification through an accredited educational institution. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
