Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:This position is located in Enfield, CTThe 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 QualificationsHigh 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: BLSPhysical & 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%)Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran
