Surgical Tech-Certified

HCA Healthcare; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Manchester, NH is looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures and maintain the operating room. The ideal candidate has a CST certification and a high school diploma, with at least one year of experience preferred.

Benefits include comprehensive medical support, retirement plans, and educational assistance. Join us to invest in your career while ensuring quality care for our patients.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• 1+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance during surgical procedures.
• Maintain operating room environment.
• Oversee surgical technician assignments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical techniques.

Skills

Technical assistance during surgical procedures

Aseptic technique competency

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating room equipment

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Surgical Tech-Certified? At Catholic Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgeons, anesthetists and registered nurses in the delivery of perioperative care to patients. Under the direction of the registered nurse, acts as a primary scrub person handling surgical instruments, equipment and supplies necessary during a procedure.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical assistance during surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients and maintain the operating room environment.
• Manage equipment and supplies.
• Oversee surgical technician assignments and provide guidance.
• Ensure adherence to OR standards and regulations.
• Identify and act on process improvement opportunities.
• Resolve concerns and act as a troubleshooter.
• Provide performance documentation to supervisor/manager.
• Assume department leadership in absence of supervisor.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of surgical techniques, both routine and specialized.
• Apply knowledge to improve skills in assisting the surgeon and organizing work efficiently.
• Demonstrate competency with aseptic technique during surgery.
• Use all equipment and supplies necessary for surgical procedures.
• Explore new surgical procedures and subjects relating to the operating room and surgical patient.
• Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
• Retract, suction, irrigate, apply pressure, and assist in homeostasis under the direction of the surgeon.
• Perform cosciring role with appropriate credentialing.
• Restock rooms, return equipment/supplies, and clean work areas.
• Provide patient care in OR by performing scrub role.
• Assist in the circulating role as needed.
• Collaborate with SPD to maintain instruments and specialty trays.
• Meet required inventory and work orders.
• Review the surgical schedule and service line shift report daily to ensure resources are available for surgical procedures.
• Adhere to and advocate accepted practices and protocols of OR job performance standards and CMS/JACHO regulations.
• Seek ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain workflow and improve customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• High School Graduate / GED.
• 1+ years of experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.