Surgical Technologist
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: New Haven
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
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.
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an
integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing
surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the
supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective
conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring
that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment
functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted
under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical
technologists are experts in the theory and application of the
principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the
knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation
and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance
of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Contributing to the
preparation of the surgery by assisting the Circulating Nurse in
making available all necessary supplies, instrumentation and
equipment according to the needs of the patient and the surgical
team. 2. Maintaining safety awareness as it applies to patient and
equipment. Proper handling and identification of all specimens. 3.
Collaborating with team members to check and accurately restock
necessary supplies in assigned room in a fiscally responsible
manner. 4. Preparing the operative site for surgery under the
direction of a registered nurse and assists the other members of
the surgical team as needed; reports status of procedure to relief
team. 5. Demonstrating commitment to personal growth and
development. This is to include attending in-services, maintaining
certification, keeping up-to-date on meeting minutes and updated
policies and procedure. 6. Recognizing the importance of teamwork,
consideration, and cooperation within the operating room. 7.
Responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile fields to assure
quality patient care. This is to include assuring integrity of
asepsis according to policies and procedures; maintain alertness
and report any break in technique. Assist and anticipate the needs
of the surgeon. Verify with Circulating Nurse complete, sponge,
needle and instrument counts. Inspection of supplies and equipment
for evidence of proper sterilization and integrity according to
standards. 8. Identifying the principles of sterile technique and
applies these techniques when assisting each operative procedure.
Qualifications EDUCATION A graduate of CAAHEP accredited surgical
technology program or formal program as defined by the LCCST.
(Training may be through a hospital based program or through the
military.) EXPERIENCE 1-2 years of experience and certification as
a surgical technician preferred. LICENSURE Must obtain LCC-ST
certification within 1 year of employment if not already certified.
SPECIAL SKILLS Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and application
of sterile and aseptic technique combined with the knowledge of
human anatomy and various instrumentation and procedures in all
surgical areas and services. Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects
of the Perioperative Department and works independently on surgical
procedures. Utilizes the recommended guidelines as set forth in the
Association of Surgical Technologist Standards of Practice in
accomplishing job-related responsibilities. PHYSICAL DEMAND
Standing 90% of the work day. Ability to lift up to 36 pounds,
handle highly-stressful physical and interpersonal situations, do
repetitive work, fine hand manipulations, and work at an elevated
level from floor. Able to cope with repeated skin scrubbing and
withstand variation in room temperatures. YNHHS Requisition ID
147875
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, New Haven , Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , New Haven, Connecticut
