Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services - Operating Room - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Premium pay up to $5/hour

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Job summary

Elliot Health System in New Hampshire is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our OR team. Perioperative staff prepare sterile instrumentation for procedures and assist the team under the Circulator.

The role requires CST/TS-C certification and BLS, with prior OR experience preferred. This position offers a $15,000 sign-on for full-time, premium pay up to $5/hour, and comprehensive benefits with a per diem schedule of 7a-7p.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required.
• TS-C or CST certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• NH Medical Technologist registration required.
• Operating Room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist surgical team with verification process.
• Assist 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.

Skills

Sterile technique

Intraoperative support

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

TS-C or CST certification

BLS certification

NH Medical Technologist registration

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist - OR

New Increased Pay Rates!!!**

Up to a $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time positions (for qualified techs)

Premium Pay eligible up to $5/hour

Who We Are

Our operating room (OR) department is one of the largest and most active OR departments in the state, with an experienced staff providing comprehensive surgical care to our patients. We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology and have dedicated teams of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other medical personnel who work together to deliver outstanding care. Our OR staff is committed to providing the highest quality patient care in a safe and comfortable environment.

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.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• 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).

Why You’ll Love Us

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Sign on Bonus Eligible up to $15,000
• Premium pay eligible up to $5/hour
• Miscellaneous Benefits - Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

Work Schedule

Per diem 7a-7p, variable