Surgical Technologist — OR Prep & Intra-op Support

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus eligible

Miscellaneous employee benefits

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician Student for the OR to support the surgical team with sterile instrument preparation and intraoperative assistance. This apprenticeship role works under the supervision of the Circulator and RN leadership, with on-site training in a high- pacing OR environment.

The position emphasizes instrument handling, verification processes, case closure, and maintaining a sterile field while contributing to safe patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 match procedures to preference cards.
• Accurately use surgical preference cards for instrumentation selection.
• Inspect instruments for sterility, safety and function.
• Maintain sterile field and respond to intraoperative situations as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

CST Apprenticeship Program enrollment (Elliot CST Apprenticeship)

NH Medical Technologist registration

Job description

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician Student for the OR to support the surgical team with sterile instrument preparation and intraoperative assistance. This apprenticeship role works under the supervision of the Circulator and RN leadership, with on-site training in a high- pacing OR environment.

The position emphasizes instrument handling, verification processes, case closure, and maintaining a sterile field while contributing to safe patient care.