Elliot Health System- Certified Surgical Technician- Cardiothoracic OR- Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join their Cardiovascular Surgical team. This pivotal role involves preparing sterile instruments, assisting in surgical processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and certifications in surgical technology and emergency response capabilities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Accrued Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in the operating room preferred.
• Tech in Surgery (TS-C) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• New Hampshire Medical Technologist registration required unless holding another NH state license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare sterile instrumentation for surgeries.
• Assist with verification processes and closure procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field during operations.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Instrumentation preparation

Emergency response

Education

Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program

Job description

Amazing opportunity to join our team as we introduce comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery services to our growing array of heart and vascular care at the Elliot Heart and Vascular Center. Our highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeons, physician assistants, perfusionists, nurses and technologists provide advanced surgical treatments for conditions affecting the heart, lungs, and chest cavity.

About the Job:

As a member of the Cardiovascular Surgical 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
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

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