Southern NH Health System - Surgical Technician Certified - Operating Room - Full Time

SolutionHealth; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Southern NH Health System - Surgical Technician Certified - Operating Room - Full Time

Job Description:

Certified Surgical Technologist

Who We Are:

SNHMC has nine operating room suites, 25 pre-op/PACU bays, and a sterile processing department. Hours are flexible, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour day shifts available. The OR has a dedicated call team Sunday through Thursday nights beginning at 7PM, making OR call minimal. Services range from elective and non-elective procedures, including neurological, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, bariatric, colorectal, vascular, ENT, general, breast, and plastics.

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. 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 closure procedures.
• Review the surgical booking and match procedures to preference cards.
• Accurately use 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.
• 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).
• Ability to complete the following competencies:

• Within 30 days: Basic Life Support

• Within 90 days:

• Use of preference cards
• Instrument preparation
• Maintenance of sterile field
• Surgical briefings and time-outs
• Instrument safe handling
• Surgical counts
• Instrument inventory and decontamination

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees.
• Competitive pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression.

& So much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Shift: Varied