Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Operating Room - On Call Team (Sun - Thurs - Overnights)

Southern New Hampshire Health System; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vis

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Education & Paid training

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for an on-call team covering Sunday through Thursday overnights (7pm–7am). This on-site role requires readiness to respond to emergencies and to support the surgical team with sterile instrumentation, verification, and intra-operative assistance.

Qualified candidates will have CST or TS-C certification, current BLS, NH registration, and at least two years of CST experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• TS-C or CST certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• New Hampshire Medical Technologist registration required unless another current New Hampshire state license is held.
• Minimum of two years of Certified Surgical Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist surgical team with verification process.
• Assist surgical team with intra-operative procedures and with closure procedures.
• Review the surgical booking and match procedures to preference cards.
• Inspect instruments for sterility, safety and function.
• Maintain sterile field and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) On-Call Team

Sun - Thurs Overnights (7p - 7a)
Guaranteed Pay for 40hrs!
No Weekends/No Holidays!

Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

As a member of the Surgical Services team, the Certified Surgical Technologist identifies and preparessterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures. This role assists the surgical team withthe verification process, intra-operative procedures, and case closure protocol. In given circumstancesthat may arise must respond appropriately to emergency situations. The Certified Surgical Technologistworks under the direction of the Circulator and is accountable to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

• Work is required to be performed on-site.
• Required to be readily accessible to respond to surgical emergencies outside of the normalsurgical schedule hours.
• Identify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist surgical team with verification process.
• Assist surgical team with intra-operative procedures and with closure procedures.
• Review the surgical booking and matches procedures to preference cards.
• Accurately uses surgical preference cards for selection of instrumentation.
• Inspect instruments for sterility, safety and function.
• Evaluate surroundings to maintain sterile field.

Who You Are / Requirements:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.

Licensure/Certification

• Tech in Surgery (TS-C) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• New Hampshire Medical Technologist registration required unless another current New Hampshire state license is held.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of Certified Surgical Technologist experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of current surgical best practices and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a sterile environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Frequent use of fine motor and sensory skills.
• Ability to work effectively in emergency and rapidly changing situations.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing demands.
• Ability to complete required competencies, including:
  • Basic Life Support
  • Use of preference cards
  • Instrument preparation
  • Maintenance of sterile field
  • Surgical briefings and time-outs
  • Safe instrument handling
  • Surgical counts
  • Instrument inventory and decontamination

Why You'll Love Us:

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

& So much more!