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Certified Surgical Technologist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 28 - 53
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Position at Danbury Hospital
Certified Surgical Technologists wanted at the Danbury Hospital!!
**$15000 SIGN ON BONUS to qualified experience/certified Surg Techs*
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 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 States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
To perform scrub duties and assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient before during and after the surgical procedure.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides a safe efficient and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
2. Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmacologic agents in order to individualize patient care.
3. Applies principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care. This includes respect of the patients right to privacy dignity and confidentiality.
4. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
5. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure thus minimizing the patients exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
6. Develops and improves skills in the organization of work & in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time motion & materials.
7. Identifies emergency situations and uses judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm & efficient manner.
8. Completes a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education per year and maintains certification. Completes preceptor training & demonstrates the ability to perform one-on-one instruction for all students & staff learning the scrub role.
9. Participates in providing in-servicing to other staff relative to role as surgical technologist.
10. Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care during both routine & special duties recognizing the importance teamwork consideration & cooperation.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmacologic agents in order to individualize patient care.
3. Applies principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care. This includes respect of the patients right to privacy dignity and confidentiality.
4. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
5. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure thus minimizing the patients exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
6. Develops and improves skills in the organization of work & in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time motion & materials.
7. Identifies emergency situations and uses judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm & efficient manner.
8. Completes a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education per year and maintains certification. Completes preceptor training & demonstrates the ability to perform one-on-one instruction for all students & staff learning the scrub role.
9. Participates in providing in-servicing to other staff relative to role as surgical technologist.
10. Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care during both routine & special duties recognizing the importance teamwork consideration & cooperation.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required: Surgical Technologist Certification.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired:
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired:
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.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 211
Department: Operating Room
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $28.78 - $53.45 Hourly
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
