Southern NH Health System - Surgical Technician Specialty Coordinator - Operating Room - Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician Specialty Coordinator to join their dynamic Surgical Services team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the surgical team has all necessary sterile instrumentation and equipment ready for a variety of procedures. With flexible shifts and a focus on quality improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in surgical technology and a commitment to excellence in patient outcomes. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork in delivering exceptional surgical services.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Earned Time Accrual

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required.
• Tech in Surgery (TS-C) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Act as primary liaison for surgeons and surgical services management.

Skills

Surgical Instrumentation

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Tools

Preference Cards

Sterile Equipment

Job description

Southern NH Health System - Surgical Technician Specialty Coordinator - Operating Room - Full Time

Southern NH Health System - Surgical Technician Specialty Coordinator - Operating Room - Full Time

Apply locations Nashua, NH time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR2705

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

Certified Surgical Technician Specialty Coordinator

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. Surgical services are growing and evolving, utilizing the latest technology for the wide variety of procedures we perform. The OR also offers Periop-101 and advancements.

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. In given circumstances that may arise must respond appropriately to emergency situations. The CST Specialty Coordinator is the responsible person and resource/liaison for the specified designated area(s) of specialty.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensures needs of the surgeons are met.
• Maintain and coordinate updates to preference cards within specialty area(s).
• Acts as primary liaison for the surgeons and the surgical services management team.
• Keeps Clinical Nurse Manager and Director informed of all issues.
• Responsible for the maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment within the designated area of specialty. Exhibits concern for cost containment. Evaluates existing options prior to requesting new equipment, supplies.
• Assists surgical services OR in activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation, teaching, and preceptorship of new staff members.

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 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:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees.
• Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans.
• Continuous earned time accrual.

& 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: 36hrs/wk - Varied Shifts (AQ151.9)