Surgical Technologist - New Haven
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: April 7, 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. 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 * *
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. * * Maintaining safety awareness as it
applies to patient and equipment. Proper handling and
identification of all specimens. * * Collaborating with team
members to check and accurately restock necessary supplies in
assigned room in a fiscally responsible manner. * * 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. * * 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. *
* Recognizing the importance of teamwork, consideration, and
cooperation within the operating room. * * 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. * * 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 172448
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, Lynchburg , Surgical Technologist - New Haven, Healthcare , Durham, Virginia
