Southern NH Health System - Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time

Certified Surgical Technologist

Who We Are :

SNHMC has nine operating room suites, 25 pre-op / PACU bays, and a sterile processing department. Hours are flexible, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour day shifts available. The OR has a dedicated call team Sunday through Thursday nights beginning at 7PM, making OR call minimal. Services range from elective and non-elective procedures, including neurological, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, bariatric, colorectal, vascular, ENT, general, breast, and plastics. Surgical services are growing and evolving, utilizing the latest technology for the wide variety of procedures we perform. The OR also offers Periop-101 and advancements.

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 :

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 NH state license is held).

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 4-time Magnet designated hospital

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

Competitive pay

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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