Hartford Hospital·Hartford, Connecticut
The Surgical Technologist provides essential support before, during, and after surgical procedures by arranging equipment and assisting surgeons. They are also responsible for cleaning the operating room and ensuring the proper routing of used materials.
Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Surgical Technology Program. Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or able to obtain NBSTA 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. Hartford Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of over 40,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise-touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters. 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.
Candidates must complete a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology Program and hold or obtain NBSTA certification within one year. Valid CPR and BLS certifications are required along with knowledge of various surgical procedures and sterile techniques.
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.