<p>Description</p> <p>At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.</p> <p>Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.</p> <p>Our accolades include the following:</p> <ul> <li>The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety </li><li>U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment </li><li>Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals </li><li>Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence </li><li>Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery </li></ul> <p>At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>Provides clinical leadership and expertise in specialty area of total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Assists surgeon/anesthesia provider for patients undergoing total joint surgical replacement procedures before, during and after cases.</p> </li><li> <p>Creates and maintains a sterile environment while performing scrubbing duties for total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.</p> </li><li> <p>Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmacologic agents in order to individualize patient care.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains accurate implant records and performs all mandated reporting of implants. Assists with ordering of implants and maintenance of inventory of implants and specialty supplies.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in the education of technician, nursing and medical students by providing in-services.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures the delivery of quality and cost effective care through problem solving and implementation of quality assurance/improvement measures.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in the technical, radiological, and nursing functions for all on-call procedures after hours.</p> </li><li> <p>Achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to quality service, team work, self-development and community service.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in the Performance Improvement Program of the department, and assisting in the training and development of other staff members.</p> </li><li> <p>Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT</p> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>Required: Minimum of 5 years of OR experience with 3 years of dedicated specialty experience required. Minimum Experience: five years Desired: Surgical Data Systems.</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity</p> <p>Occupational: Significant occupational risk</p> <p>Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force</p> <p>Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.</p> <p>Company: Danbury Hospital</p> <p>Org Unit: 211</p> <p>Department: Operating Room</p> <p>Exempt: No</p> <p>Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly</p> <p>With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!</p> <p>Additional Salary Detail</p> <p>The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).</p> <p>Share: Share with Email Share on Twittershare to twitter Share on Facebookshare to facebook Share on LinkedInshare to linkedin</p>