Certified Surgical Technologist
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. 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.
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.
Evaluate surroundings to maintain sterile field.
Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required.
Tech in Surgery (TS-C) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
New Hampshire Medical Technologist registration is required (unless other current NH state license is held).
Maintenance of sterile field
Surgical briefings and time-outs
Surgical counts
Instrument inventory and decontamination
Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital
~ Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
~ 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.
#