Surgical Technologist - New Haven
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Orange
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
148299
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, Fountain Valley , Surgical Technologist - New Haven, Healthcare , Orange, California
