Stamford Health·Stamford, Connecticut
The surgical technologist assists the surgical team by handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures under the supervision of an RN. They are responsible for maintaining aseptic practices, performing accurate counts, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process.
Stamford Health has an opportunity for a full-time Surgical Technologist in Stamford, CT. This position is 37.5 hours a week in our Stamford Health Tully Center assisting with ambulatory surgery.
Monday-Friday rotating between 7am-3pm and 9am-5pm. No weekends, no overnights, no on call.
Sign on bonus: 15,000 new grads, 20,000 1-2 years’ experience, 30,000 2+ years’ experience
Qualifications: Must meet one or more of the following requirements in compliance with CT regulations:
(1) Successfully completed a nationally accredited surgical technology program and holds and maintains certification as a surgical technologist (certification must be within 6 months of hire date) from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists recognized by the Department of Public Health.
(2) (A) Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologist program, (B) has not, as of the date of hire, obtained certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists recognized by the Department of Public Health, and (C) obtains such certification not later than 18 months after completion of such program or 6 months from date of hire.
(3) Performed surgical technology services as a surgical technologist in a health care facility on or before October 1, 2023, provided the health care facility employing or retaining such person as a surgical technologist under this subsection obtains proof of such person's prior experience as a surgical technologist from such person and makes it available to the Department of Public Health upon request of the department.
(4) Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the armed forces of the United States, the National Guard or in the United States Public Health Services; or
(5) Has been designated by the health care facility as being competent to perform surgical technology services based on specialized training or specific experience, including, but not limited to, as a phlebotomist, nuclear medical technologist, ultrasound technologist or central service technician, provided the health care facility retains a list of such designations deemed by such facility to be competent to perform such services. Licensed Professional Scope of Practice Exemption (c) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person from performing surgical technology services if such person is acting within the scope of such person's license, certification, registration, permit or designation, or is a student or intern under the direct supervision of a health care provider
BLS certification required
Candidates must hold or be eligible for certification as a surgical technologist in compliance with Connecticut regulations. A BLS certification is also required for this role.
Market context
Surgical technologist roles in Connecticut are typically driven by steady operating room staffing needs, especially in facilities that support a broad range of procedures. This position is competitive because it requires Connecticut-compliant surgical technologist certification and BLS, and the listed benefits include health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and free on-site parking. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status before applying.