This position is located in Enfield, CT

The Surgical Technologist (certified or licensed) serves as a member of the surgical team, responds to patient needs, prepares / maintains resources (e.g., equipment, instruments, supplies) & provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance for surgical procedures in accordance with level of experience, education, policies / procedures / protocols & standards.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; Current certification from accredited Surgical Technology program; At least one (1) year experience in a health care or military medical setting; Meets requirements for applicable state(s) of engagement.

Additional Qualifications: BLS

Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions (General Summary)

Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound & / or smell.  Occasional

• Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.).      Occasional

• Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.     Occasional

• Exposure to interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations.      Occasional

• Ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects.     Frequent

• Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise.     Frequent

• Perform manual dexterity activities & / or grasping / handling.     Frequent

• Ability to climb, kneel, crouch & / or operate foot controls.     Occasional

• Use a computer / other technology.     Frequent

• Sit with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.     Frequent

• Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE).     Continuous

• Comply with Trinity Health’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & guidelines.     Continuous

• Ability to provide assistance in the event of an emergency. Occasional

Direct Healthcare Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.     Continuous

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.     Frequent

• Use upper & lower extremities, engage in bending / stooping / reaching & pushing / pulling.     Frequent

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous

• Encounter worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions.     Continuous

• Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients).     Continuous

Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.     Occasional

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.     Occasional

• Experience of long periods of walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing.   Occasional

• Encounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment.     Occasional

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.     Continuous

• Work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions.      Occasional

Average Workday Activity: Occasional - O (1% - 33%), Frequent - F (34% - 66%), Continuous - C (67% - 100%)