EH - Surgical Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Exeter, NH is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician for day shift. The role supports the surgical team before, during, and after procedures with equipment and supplies. Requires CPR cert and post-secondary training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities include sterile technique, instrument handling, assisting with gowning/gloving, draping, counts, and dressing applications. Weekend call as indicated may apply; professional registration is required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training or equivalent experience is required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Medical Tech Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and instruments on the back table and Mayo stand using sterile technique.
• Performs sponge; sharps; etc. counts with circulating RN (if applicable).
• Assists surgeon with gowning, gloving, draping and throughout the procedure with supplies and instruments.
• Cuts suture material as directed; retracts and sponges tissue as directed by surgeon.
• Maintains organized sterile field with equipment and supplies throughout procedure.
• Applies dressing at completion of procedure as applicable.
• Maintains universal precautions in removing draping material and handling instruments.
• May assist as directed by circulating RN as second circulator in room.
• Picks cases and updates preference cards.
• Assists with special projects as requested.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary training or equivalent experience

CPR certification

Medical Tech Registration

Job description

Req#: 15528 Full Time,Day Shift (10) hour shifts M-F. Variable day off. Weekend call as indicated.

Assists surgical team before during and after surgery with equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Post-secondary training or equivalent experience
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire
• Medical Tech Registration

Major Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and instruments on the back table and Mayo stand utilizing sterile technique.
• Performs sponge; sharps; etc. count with circulating RN ( if applicable).
• Assists surgeon with gowning and gloving; draping and throughout the procedure with supplies and instruments.
• Cuts suture material as directed; retracts and sponges tissue as directed by surgeon.
• Maintains organized sterile field with equipment and supplies throughout procedure.
• Applies dressing at completion of procedure as applicable.
• Maintains universal precautions in removing draping material and handling/containing instruments; equipment; linen and disposable items.
• May assist; as directed by circulating RN; as second circulator in room.
• Picks cases and updates preference cards.
• Assists with special projects as requested.