Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) On-Call TeamSouthern 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+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.About the JobAs a member of the Surgical Services team, the Certified Surgical Technologist On-Call identifies and prepares sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures and is readily available to respond to surgical emergencies outside of normal scheduled hours. This role assists the surgical team with patient verification, intra-operative procedures, and case closure protocols while maintaining a safe and sterile environment. The Certified Surgical Technologist works under the direction of the Circulator and is accountable to the OR Clinical Nurse Manager.What You'll DoIdentify and prepare sterile instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.Assist the surgical team with patient verification processes.Support intra-operative procedures and surgical case closure activities.Review surgical bookings and match procedures to preference cards.Select and prepare instrumentation using surgical preference cards.Open surgical packs and instrumentation using sterile technique.Inspect instruments for sterility, safety, and functionality.Maintain and monitor the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.Participate in surgical briefings, time-outs, and consent verification.Anticipate surgeon needs and communicate potential concerns during procedures.Label medications and solutions appropriately within the sterile field.Perform sponge and instrument counts and account for all instrumentation.Prepare instruments for decontamination following procedures.Follow established emergency protocols and respond appropriately to urgent situations.Assist with orientation and training of new staff members.Perform other duties as assigned.Consistently uphold the organization’s mission, vision, values, and standards of behavior.Maintain patient confidentiality and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.Who You Are / RequirementsEducationGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.Licensure/CertificationTech in Surgery (TS-C) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.Current BLS certification required.New Hampshire Medical Technologist registration required unless another current New Hampshire state license is held.ExperienceMinimum of two (2) years of Certified Surgical Technologist experience required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of current surgical best practices and guidelines.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a sterile environment.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Frequent use of fine motor and sensory skills.Ability to work effectively in emergency and rapidly changing situations.Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing demands.Ability to complete required competencies, including:Basic Life SupportUse of preference cardsInstrument preparationMaintenance of sterile fieldSurgical briefings and time-outsSafe instrument handlingSurgical countsInstrument inventory and decontaminationWhy You'll Love UsSouthern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospitalHealth, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employeesMedical, dental, and vision coverageLife insuranceShort- and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Competitive payTuition ReimbursementNursing Student Loan Paydown Program403(b) Retirement Savings PlanEducation & Paid training courses for continued career progression& So much more!