Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time

Certified Surgical TechnologistCome work at the best place to give and receive care!Experience required$15K Sign On BonusSNHMC has nine operating room suites, 25 pre-op/PACU bays, and a sterile processing department. Hours are flexible, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour day shifts available. The OR has a dedicated call team Sunday through Thursday nights beginning at 7PM, making OR call minimal. Services range from elective and non-elective procedures, including neurological, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, bariatric, colorectal, vascular, ENT, general, breast, and plastics. Surgical services are growing and evolving, utilizing the latest technology for the wide variety of procedures we perform. The OR also offers Periop-101 and advancements.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.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.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 NH state license is held).Ability to complete the following competencies:Within 30 days:Basic Life SupportWithin 90 days:Use of preference cardsInstrument preparationMaintenance of sterile fieldSurgical briefings and time-outsInstrument safe handlingSurgical countsInstrument inventory and decontaminationSouthern 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 & Certification ReimbursementNursing Student Loan Paydown Program403(b) Retirement Savings PlanEducation & Paid training courses for continued career progression