Surgical Technologist: OR Support & Sterile Tech

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Surgical Tech to assist the operating team before, during, and after procedures with equipment and supplies. The role emphasizes sterile technique and coordination with the circulating RN to maintain a safe surgical field.

Responsibilities include gowning and gloving, instrument handling, tissue management, and post-procedure dressings. CPR certification and Medical Tech Registration are required, with post-hire CPR within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or equivalent.
• 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, and other required counts with the circulating RN.
• Assists the surgeon with gowning, gloving, draping, providing supplies and instruments.
• Cuts suture material, retracts tissue, and sponges tissue as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains an organized sterile field with appropriate equipment and supplies throughout the procedure.
• Applies dressings at the completion of procedures.
• Adheres to universal precautions when removing draping materials, handling and containing instruments and equipment, and managing linen and disposable items.
• Assists as a second circulator in the operating room, as directed by the circulating RN.
• Picks surgical cases and updates preference cards.

Education

Medical Tech Registration

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Surgical Tech to assist the operating team before, during, and after procedures with equipment and supplies. The role emphasizes sterile technique and coordination with the circulating RN to maintain a safe surgical field.

Responsibilities include gowning and gloving, instrument handling, tissue management, and post-procedure dressings. CPR certification and Medical Tech Registration are required, with post-hire CPR within 90 days.