Surgical Technologist Opportunity
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, the Surgical Technologist 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 use 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.
- And so much more!
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.
Work Shift: Varied Shifts - Full Time (40hrs/week)