Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) On-Call Team

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+ practices 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 Certified 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 Certified Surgical Technologist works under the direction of the Circulator and is accountable to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

What You'll Do

Work is required to be performed on-site. Required to be readily accessible to respond to surgical emergencies outside of the normal surgical schedule hours. 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 uses surgical preference cards for selection of instrumentation. Inspect instruments for sterility, safety and function. Evaluate surroundings to maintain sterile field.

Who You Are / Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.

• Tech 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.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of Certified Surgical Technologist experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge 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 Support, Use of preference cards, Instrument preparation, Maintenance of sterile field, Surgical briefings and time-outs, Safe instrument 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 Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

& So much more!