Certified Surgical Technician - Surgical Services - Operating Room - Full Time - Days
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Identify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Absorb and verify surgical procedures.
- 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.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required.
- Operating Room experience preferred.
- 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).
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required.
- Operating Room experience preferred.
- 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).
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of sterile technique and infection control.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date.
- Accrued Earned Time.
- 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week.
- Sign on Bonus Eligible up to $15,000.
- Premium pay eligible up to $5/hour.
- Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts.
Pay
- Up to a $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time positions (for qualified techs).
- Premium Pay eligible up to $5/hour.
Schedule
Work Schedule: 7:00am - 7:30pm - Days
Career Development
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Living & Working in NH
NH is an economically strong region with a low cost of living, including no state sales or income tax, outstanding schools, and safe and vibrant communities in which to raise a family. We are located less than one hour from Boston, the Seacoast, and the White Mountains. The area is not only known for the premier medical and clinical excellence available but also for vast recreational opportunities for every lifestyle.
Benefits
- As an employee at Elliot Health System you are a valued member of a team that makes a higher level of care happen every day. We believe that you deserve the most affordable and comprehensive benefits we can provide. Please view our comprehensive list of benefits below.