Surgical Tech: OR Instrument Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Competitive pay and day-one benefits

Job summary

Exeter Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team before, during, and after procedures with equipment and supplies. This role supports sterile technique, counts sharps and sponges, and helps prepare the back table and Mayo stand.

Requirements include post-secondary training or equivalent experience and CPR certification within 90 days of hire. The position offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and a collaborative work environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and instruments on back table and Mayo stand using sterile technique.
• Performs sponge; sharps; etc. count with circulating RN.
• Assists surgeon with gowning and gloving; draping and throughout the procedure with supplies and instruments.
• Cuts suture material as directed; retracts and sponges tissue as directed by surgeon.
• Maintains organized sterile field with equipment and supplies throughout procedure.
• Applies dressing at completion of procedure as applicable.
• Maintains universal precautions in removing draping material and handling/containing instruments; equipment; linen and disposable items.
• May assist; as directed by circulating RN; as second circulator in room.
• Picks cases and updates preference cards.
• Assists with special projects as requested.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assistance

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary training or equivalent experience

Job description

Exeter Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team before, during, and after procedures with equipment and supplies. This role supports sterile technique, counts sharps and sponges, and helps prepare the back table and Mayo stand.

Requirements include post-secondary training or equivalent experience and CPR certification within 90 days of hire. The position offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and a collaborative work environment