Surgical Technician Certified - Ambulatory Surgery Center - Part Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Education & Paid training courses

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nashua is seeking a Surgical Technician Certified for their Ambulatory Surgery Center. This part-time position involves preparing sterile instruments, assisting in surgical procedures, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have completed an accredited Surgical Technologist program, hold CST certification, and possess current BLS certification. The role offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits including health coverage, competitive pay, and educational support.

Qualifications

• 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 New Hampshire state license is held.
• Frequent use of fine motor and sensory skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team with verification and intra-operative procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Hear spoken communication from team members, who may be wearing masks.
• Maintain organization and multi‑task across multiple commands.
• Float to other units as needed.

Skills

Ability to respond to emergency situations

Detail-oriented communication

Prolonged standing

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Tech in Surgery (TS-C) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Current BLS certification

New Hampshire Medical Technologist registration

Job description

Surgical Technician Certified – Ambulatory Surgery Center

Part Time: 2 Days/wk (2 x 10's)

Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi‑specialty group, spans 70+ locations across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient‑centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

As a member of the Surgical Services team, the Surgical Technician will identify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures; and will assist the surgical team with the verification process, intra‑operative procedures, and case closure protocol. The incumbent will need to respond appropriately to emergency situations, in given circumstances that may arise. The Surgical Technician will work under the direction of the Circulator and is accountable to the RN Mgr Clinical Nurse Manager.

What You’ll Do:

• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.

• Must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to patients, physicians, clinical staff, families and other employees accurately, loudly and/or quickly.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Must be able to hear spoken communication from other team members, who may be wearing masks.

• Must have good organizational skills and be able to multi‑task, carrying out multiple commands at once.

• Ability to give and understand clear and direct directions.

• Ability to float to other units as needed.

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 New Hampshire state license is held).

• Frequent use of fine motor and sensory skills.

• 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 5‑time Magnet designated hospital

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full‑time & part‑time employees

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Short‑ and long‑term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Competitive pay

• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

So much more!