Exeter Hospital- Surgical Technologist

Anna Jaques Hospital; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Exeter, NH, is seeking an OR Technician to assist the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. You will prepare instruments, maintain sterile technique, and help ensure patient safety throughout operations.

This role requires post-secondary education or equivalent, Medical Tech Registration, and CPR within 90 days of hire. The team emphasizes collaboration, precision, and adherence to universal precautions while supporting the circulating RN and surgeon.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or equivalent.
• Medical Tech Registration.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and instruments on back table and Mayo stand using sterile technique.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and other required counts with the circulating RN.
• Assists the surgeon with gowning, gloving, draping and providing supplies and instruments during procedures.
• Cuts suture material, retracts tissue, and sponges tissue as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains an organized sterile field with appropriate equipment and supplies throughout the procedure.
• Applies dressings at the completion of procedures, as appropriate.

Skills

Sterile technique

Sponge counts

Team collaboration

Education

Post Secondary Education or equivalent

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

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

Job Description:

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

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares equipment and instruments on the back table and Mayo stand using sterile technique.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and other required counts with the circulating RN, as applicable.
• Assists the surgeon with: Gowning and gloving Draping Providing supplies and instruments throughout surgical procedures
• Cuts suture material, retracts tissue, and sponges tissue as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains an organized sterile field with appropriate equipment and supplies throughout the procedure.
• Applies dressings at the completion of procedures, as appropriate.
• Adheres to universal precautions when: Removing draping materials Handling and containing instruments and equipment Managing linen and disposable items
• Assists as a second circulator in the operating room, as directed by the circulating RN.
• Picks surgical cases and updates preference cards.

Education
Post Secondary Education or equivalent -
Years of Experience -
License and Certification
Medical Tech Registration
CPR certified within 90 days of hire

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Pay Range:

$33.50 - $49.78

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled