Surgical Technologist (CST) - Eye Surgery Center
Company: Hartford Hospital
Location: Newington
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: 505 Willard Ave Newington (10057) Work where
every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford
HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride
in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to
become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching
hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides
cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by
being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast
and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one
of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the
world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise
and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.
Job Description: Provide service and support before, during, and
after surgical procedures. Ensures the presence and proper
arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating
room to each operation; assists the surgeon during the operation as
allowed by professional and legal standards; and assists with
cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing
of equipment, and used material. Reports to Manager. Qualifications
Completion of a surgical technician program. Must be certified
through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisting (NBSTSA) or be able to obtain certification within one
year of employment. Maintenance of CPR, BLS validation and
attendance of annual Validation Day required. Knowledge of various
surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the
surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon.
Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and
instrumentation required. Excellent interpersonal/communication
skills. Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding
maintenance of sterile field required. Knowledge and practice of
basic care and patient safety concepts. Application of the
principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient
care. Knowledge of OR emergency situations. We take great care of
careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare
offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping
to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community
education to countless men, women and children. We know that a
thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment. As an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization
will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an
applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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