Danbury Hospital·Danbury, Connecticut
The surgical technologist performs scrub duties and assists in the nursing care of patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. They are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, preparing surgical equipment, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon to ensure efficient operations.
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
$15,000 sign on bonus
To perform scrub duties and assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient before, during and after the surgical procedure.
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Unit: 220
Department: Cardiac Surg OR
Exempt: No
$33.21 - $61.68 Hourly
Candidates must hold a valid Surgical Technologist Certification and have a minimum of one year of experience. The role requires the ability to perform heavy physical effort and maintain compliance with hospital safety and education standards.
Market context
In Connecticut, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady hospital and health-system staffing needs, especially for candidates with current ASCP or AMT certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer hospital lab experience and expect familiarity with routine clinical testing workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your certification status and highlight any hospital lab experience in your application.
