Southern NH Health System – Surgical Technician Certified – Operating Room – Full Time Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Certified Surgical TechnologistWho We Are:

SNHMC has nineoperating room suites, 25 pre-op/PACU bays, and a sterileprocessing department. Hours are flexible, with 8-, 10-, and12-hour day shifts available. The OR has a dedicated call teamSunday through Thursday nights beginning at 7PM, making OR callminimal. Services range from elective and non-elective procedures,including neurological, orthopedic, gynecological, urological,bariatric, colorectal, vascular, ENT, general, breast, andplastics. Surgical services are growing and evolving, utilizing thelatest technology for the wide variety of procedures we perform.

The OR also offers Periop-101 and advancements.

About the

Job:

As amember of the Surgical Services team, the Surgical Technologistidentifies and prepares sterile instrumentation and equipment forsurgical procedures. This role assists the surgical team with theverification process, intra-operative procedures, and case closureprotocol. In given circumstances that may arise must respondappropriately to emergency situations. The Surgical Technologistworks under the direction of the Circulator and is accountable tothe RN Unit Director.

What You’ll Do:

Identify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment forsurgical procedures. Assist surgical team with verification process. Assist surgical team with intra-operative procedures and withclosure procedures. Review the surgical booking and matches procedures topreference cards. Accurately uses surgical preference cards for selection ofinstrumentation. Inspect instruments for sterility, safety and function. Evaluate surroundings to maintain sterile field.

Who You Are:

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist programrequired. 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 designatedhospital 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 careerprogression& We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected bylaw.#JAL