Certified Surgical Technician
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Quaker Hill
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day. Assists With Nursing Care
Of The Patient In The Ldrp. Performs Scrub And Related Duties With
A Registered Nurse. Is Responsible For The Immediate Sterile Field
And Instrumentation. Assists With Preparation, Maintenance And
Cleanup Of Supplies And Equipment. Facilitates Within The Surgical
Suite. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Demonstrates
Knowledge Of Principles Of Growth And Development Over Life Span
And Skills Necessary To Provide Care Appropriate To Age Of Patients
Served. He/She Shall Be Able To Interpret Data About Patient?S
Status In Order To Identify Each Patient?S Age Specific Needs And
Provide Care Needed By Patient Group. 2. Implements Actions To
Prevent Patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, And Adult) Injury
From: Positioning, Extraneous Objects, Medications, Infection,
Chemical/Physical/Electrical Hazards 3. Stocks And Restocks
Supplies Utilized In All Areas Of The Ldrp. 4. Assist With Turnover
Of Labor Rooms And Cleaning/Maintenance Of Equipment. 5. Assist In
The Nursing Care Under The Direction Of The Rn For Patients In The
Ldrp. 6. Demonstrates Principles Of Asepsis. 7. Prepares And
Organizes Materials Recognizing Special Needs Of Patient (Neonate,
Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult) Procedure And/Or Surgeon. 8. Checks
And Maintains Specialty And Department Equipment And Supplies As
Assigned. 9. Safely Operates All Equipment According To
Manufacturer Specifications. Insures All Necessary Instrumentation
And Equipment Are In Working Order. 10. Implements Case Breakdown
Procedure Insuring Minimal Downtime Between Cases. 11. Demonstrates
Basic Clinical And Technical Skills According To Established
Standards Of Practice. 12. Performs Desk Duties Such As Answering
Phones, Physician Paging, Releasing The Door, Greeting Patients And
Other Clerical Functions As Needed. 13. Adheres To All Safety
Procedures In The Handling Of Hazardous Materials And Blood Borne
Pathogens. 14. Adheres To Ldrp O.R. Dress Code. 15. Meets
Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource
Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In
Performance Review. 16. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or
Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
Qualifications EDUCATION High School Diploma Or Equivalent.
Graduate Of Approved School Of Allied Health Or Surgical
Technology. EXPERIENCE Previous Operating Room Experience
Preferred. LICENSURE BLS Required. SPECIAL SKILLS National
Certification Required. Cpr Certification Required. YNHHS
Requisition ID 173613
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, New England , Certified Surgical Technician, Healthcare , Quaker Hill, Northeast
