Certified Surgical Technologist

Cottage-Hospital; Haverhill (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH, seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a full-time, on-site role with a Monday–Thursday schedule (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM) plus on-call. You will prepare instruments, maintain a sterile field, assist surgeons, and support safe, efficient surgical care in a close-knit, mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate is a CST (or eligible) with 1–2 years of experience, though we are open to training the right person.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible.
• Technical/other training in related field.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred; training available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and equipment and maintain a sterile field.
• Assist surgeons during procedures and ensure accurate counts.
• Support patient safety and post-case turnover.
• Assist with patient positioning and transfers.
• Clean and process equipment, including endoscopy scopes, and support room turnover.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist

Education

Technical/other training (or higher)

Job description

Cottage Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our surgical team in Woodsville, NH. This is a full-time, on-site role with a Monday–Thursday schedule (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM) plus on-call, offering a great work-life balance in a close-knit, mission-driven environment.

In this role, you will support safe and efficient surgical care by preparing instruments and equipment, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting surgeons during procedures. You’ll ensure all supplies are ready, perform accurate counts, and help maintain patient safety throughout each case.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with patient positioning and transfers, cleaning and processing equipment (including endoscopy scopes), and supporting efficient room turnover. You’ll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Surgical Technologist (or eligible) with technical training and preferably 1–2 years of experience, though we are open to training the right person. You should be detail-oriented, team-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

At Cottage Hospital, you’ll be part of a supportive team where your work makes a meaningful impact every day.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Other.

Experience

Preferred

Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working as a surgical technologist- Will train to have thorough knowledge of surgical asepsis, scrubbing role and Cottage Hospital OR policies, procedures

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Surgical Tech

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