Certified Surgical Technologist | Orthopaedic Surgery Center (OSC) | Sign On Bonus Eligible

Concord Hospital; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking a surgical technologist to provide sterile technique in the operating room under supervision of perioperative staff. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience and will participate in case planning and instrumentation setup in a compliant, safe environment.

The role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates, requires graduation from an accredited program, and BLS within 3 months of hire. Equal opportunity employer and supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Certification: Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Medical Technician - NH Board of Registration of Medical Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Plans for surgical procedures by assembling instrumentation, equipment, and necessary supplies.
• Maintains the integrity of the sterile field by utilizing knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Assists surgeon and physician assistant with activities at the sterile field.
• Participates and engages in center activities.
• Functions as a leader for the surgical team.
• Performs sterilization of equipment.
• Assists with maintaining a clean and safe surgical environment.
• Pro-actively plans and participates in requirements for surgical case.
• Helps to contain supply costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Team leadership

Education

Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program

Job description

$7,500 sign on bonus for experienced candidates Summary Provides surgical care to patients within the operating room under the supervision of perioperative nurses and/or surgeons. Utilizes AORN standards, recommended practices, and guidelines' as a reference to ensure quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care.

Education

Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Certification required to obtain: Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire. Medical Technician - NH Board of Registration of Medical Technicians

Experience

A minimum of 1 year experience as a surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Plans for surgical procedures by assembling instrumentation, equipment, and necessary supplies.
• Maintains the integrity of the sterile field by utilizing knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Assists surgeon and physician assist (P.A.) with activities at the sterile field.
• Participates and engages in center activities.
• Functions as a leader for surgical team.
• Performs sterilization of equipment.
• Assists with maintaining a clean and safe surgical environment.
• Pro-actively plans and participates in requirements for surgical case.
• Helps to contain supply costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ConcordHospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to hear, reach, speak, and stand. The employee is frequently required to bend, do repetitive motion, perform activities that require fine motor skills, squat, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, sit, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, moving mechanical parts, nonweather related heat or cold, radiation, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, electrical hazards - shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About Concord Hospital

Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 4,700 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award).

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