Surgical Technologist 2 - Family Birthing Center
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Norwich
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail:
6:45pm-7:15 am Rotating Weekends and Holidays 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. Since 1893,
Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services
for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma
center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area
hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and
coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of
improving the health of our communities. Job Summary 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.
Qualifications - Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical
technician program required - Must be certified through the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(NBSTSA) or able to obtain CST certification within 6 months -
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Requirements - 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. - Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. -
Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and
instrumentation required. - Knowledge of various surgical
procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
- Maintains certification by participating in continuing education
activities. 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.
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