Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan (403(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for full-time, first shift in the Operating Room. You will prepare sterile instrumentation, assist the surgical team, and help ensure patient safety and efficient case flow.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, TS-C or CST certification, current BLS, and NH registration. Flexible 8-, 10-, and 12-hour days; $15K sign-on bonus offered.

Qualifications

• 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 required unless NH license already held.

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 review surgical bookings against preference cards.
• Maintain sterile field and instrument counts for each case.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Team support

Communication

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

TS-C or CST certification

Job description

Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time### Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full TimeApply: Nashua, NH: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR9893Come work at the best place to give and receive care!**Job Description:**# **Certified Surgical Technologist**# **Full Time - First Shift****Experience required****$15K Sign On Bonus****Who 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 Support* Within 90 days:* Use of preference cards* Instrument preparation* Maintenance of sterile field* Surgical briefings and time-outs* Instrument safe 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 & Certification Reimbursement* Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan* Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression& So much more!**Work Shift:**First*SolutionHealth 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.*