First Assistant Surgical Tech - OR Team Specialist

SolutionHealth; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

SolutionHealth is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the Elliott 1 Day Surgery Center in Manchester, NH. The role involves assisting the surgeon with positioning, draping, tissue retraction, vessel control, and maintaining asepsis throughout procedures.

Per Diem, Day Shift opportunities include working as part of a skilled operative team, ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes, with licensure requirements including TS-C or CST and NH licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• Two years as CST preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• TS-C or CST certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• NH Medical Technician License required unless already licensed in NH.
• Knowledge from surgical tech education and certification.
• Ability to follow complex instructions.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to multitask and respond to procedural emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in moving and positioning patients for surgery.
• Assist surgeon in draping the patient and exposing the operative field.
• Retract tissue and expose the operating area.
• Clamp and tie vessels to control bleeding.
• Keep the operative site dry.
• Assist in achieving optimal exposure of anatomy during procedures.
• Assist in incision closures and wound dressing.
• Maintain asepsis and infection control throughout procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and procedural changes as needed.

Skills

Follow complex instructions

Work in high-stress environment

Multitask effectively

Team collaboration in OR

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

TS-C or CST certification

Job description

SolutionHealth is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the Elliott 1 Day Surgery Center in Manchester, NH. The role involves assisting the surgeon with positioning, draping, tissue retraction, vessel control, and maintaining asepsis throughout procedures.

Per Diem, Day Shift opportunities include working as part of a skilled operative team, ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes, with licensure requirements including TS-C or CST and NH licensure as applicable.