Surgical Technician STUDENT - Surgical Services - Full Time - MAIN OPERATING ROOM

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start 1st of month

Accrued Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/yr

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician Student – OR to join our Surgical Services team in Manchester, NH. The role supports preparation and handling of sterile instrumentation, verification of procedures, and assisting intra-operative activities under RN direction.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in the Elliot CST Apprenticeship Program with a valid BLS certification and NH tech registration if applicable.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in Elliot CST Apprenticeship Program.
• New Hampshire Medical Technologist registration required unless NH license held.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist surgical team with verification process.
• Assist intra-operative procedures and with closure procedures.
• Review the surgical booking and match procedures to preference cards.
• Inspect instruments for sterility, safety and function.
• Maintain sterile field and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instruments handling

Team collaboration

Education

Elliot CST Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Certified Surgical Technician Student – OR

Who We Are:

Our operating room (OR) department is one of the largest and most active OR departments in the state, with an experienced staff providing comprehensive surgical care to our patients. We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology and have dedicated teams of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other medical personnel who work together to deliver outstanding care. Our OR staff is committed to providing the highest quality patient care in a safe and comfortable environment.

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 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 with closure procedures.
• Review the surgical booking and matches procedures to preference cards.
• Accurately uses surgical preference cards for selection of instrumentation.
• Inspect instruments for sterility, safety and function.
• Evaluate surroundings to maintain sterile field.

Who You Are:

• Current student enrolled in Elliot CST Apprenticeship Program
• Current BLS certification required.
• New Hampshire Medical Technologist registration is required (unless other current NH state license is held).

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Sign on Bonus Eligible
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts