Surgical Technologist (CST) - Orthopedic Operating Room

Company: Hartford Hospital
Location: Hartford
Posted on: February 1, 2026

Job Description:

Location Detail: 32 Seymour - Bone & Joint Inst (10341) Shift Detail: Various scheduling options available Start here at Hartford Hospital and work where every moment matters! Hartford Hospital doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Surgical Technologists too! Our benefit options at Hartford Hospital are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here. What our Surgical Technologists love about Hartford Hospital: - SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 (restrictions apply) - Competitive wages - Clinical Ladders - An incomparable benefits package including tuition reimbursement - An ideal fit for individuals seeking greater work-life balance - Top clinicians, surgeons, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment/technology in health care today This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a dynamic surgical team that delivers exceptional care to our patients. If you want to make an impact on saving lives with cutting edge technology and treatment modalities, this could be your next opportunity! The Surgical Technologist provides 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. Since its inception in 2017, Hartford Health Care’s Bone & Joint Institute (BJI) offers an unparalleled network of coordinated services for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and orthpaedic injuries. As the first new stand-alone Orthopaedic Hospital, our Mission is to be acknowledged as the regional leader in patient-centered, innovative musculoskeletal care, providing cutting edge care to patients in Connecticut and surrounding states. We are seeking dedicated, passionate individuals who would like the opportunity to be part of a team with a patient-centered approach, which brings decades of experience in providing the most evidence based, innovative musculoskeletal & orthopedic care. Qualifications - 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 more than 40,000 colleagues— 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.

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