OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Surgical Technician Certified

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet designation for nursing excellence, we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ locations across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job

As a member of the Surgical Services team, the Surgical Technician will identify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures; and will assist the surgical team with the verification process, intra-operative procedures, and case closure protocol. The incumbent will need to respond appropriately to emergency situations, in given circumstances that may arise. The Surgical Technician will work under the direction of the Circulator and is accountable to the RN Mgr Clinical Nurse Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to patients, physicians, clinical staff, families and other employees accurately, loudly and/or quickly.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to hear spoken communication from other team members, who may be wearing masks.
• Must have good organizational skills and be able to multi-task, carrying out multiple commands at once.
• Ability to give and understand clear and direct directions.
• Ability to float to other units as needed.

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 New Hampshire state license is held). Frequent use of fine motor and sensory skills. 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 5-time Magnet designated hospital. Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life insurance. Short- and long-term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Competitive pay. Tuition & Certification Reimbursement. Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program. 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression & so much more!