Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health System; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a full-time, first-shift role in Nashua, NH. The position offers a $15K sign-on bonus and flexibility in 8-, 10-, and 12-hour day shifts.

The Surgical Technologist will prepare sterile instrumentation, assist with verification, intra-operative and closure procedures, and ensure sterile technique throughout cases. Applicants must graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program, hold CST, and maintain

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Current CST certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist surgical team with verification process and intra-operative procedures.
• Assist with closure procedures and time-outs.
• Review surgical bookings and match procedures to preference cards.
• Maintain sterile field and instrument inventory; ensure sterility and function.

Skills

TS-C Certification

BLS Certification

Surgical Assist

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!Job Description:Certified Surgical TechnologistFull Time - First ShiftExperience required$15K Sign On BonusWho We Are:SNHMC has nine operating room suites, 25 pre-op/PACU bays, and a sterile processing department. Hours are flexible, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour day shifts available. The OR has a dedicated call team Sunday through Thursday nights beginning at 7PM, making OR call minimal. Services range from elective and non-elective procedures, including neurological, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, bariatric, colorectal, vascular, ENT, general, breast, and plastics. Surgical services are growing and evolving, utilizing the latest technology for the wide variety of procedures we perform. The OR also offers Periop-101 and advancements.About the Job:As a member of the Surgical Services team, the Surgical Technologist identifies and prepares sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures. This role assists the surgical team with the verification process, intra-operative procedures, and case closure protocol. In given circumstances that may arise must respond appropriately to emergency situations. The Surgical Technologist works under the direction of the Circulator and is accountable to the RN Unit Director.What You’ll Do: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:Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required.Tech in Surgery (TS-C) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.Current BLS certification required.New Hampshire Medical Technologist registration is required (unless other current NH state license is held).Ability to complete the following competencies:Within 30 days:Basic Life SupportWithin 90 days:Use of preference cardsInstrument preparationMaintenance of sterile fieldSurgical briefings and time-outsInstrument safe handlingSurgical countsInstrument inventory and decontaminationWhy You’ll Love Us:Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospitalHealth, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employeesMedical, dental, and vision coverageLife insuranceShort- and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Competitive payTuition & Certification ReimbursementNursing Student Loan Paydown Program403(b) Retirement Savings PlanEducation & Paid training courses for continued career progression& So much more!Work Shift:FirstSolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.