Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
Department: Operating Room
Schedule: Varied
Shift: Varied
Hours: varied
Req#: 19974
Within 90 days:
o Use of preference cards
o Instrument preparation
o Maintenance of sterile field
o Surgical briefings and time-outs
o Instrument safe handling
o Surgical counts
o Instrument inventory and decontamination
Experience as a Surgical Technologist or completion of an accredited surgical technologist program required
For more than 100 years, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center has honored our mission: to improve, maintain, and preserve the overall health and well-being of individuals living in the greater Nashua area by providing information, education, and access to exceptional health and medical care services.
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Summary:
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. Depending on situations that arise in this area must respond appropriately to emergency situations. The Surgical Technologist works under the direction of the Circulator. MINIMAL CALL RESPONSIBILITIES – ONLY 10 WEEKENDS PER YEAR!
Qualifications:
· Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program.
· NH Medical Technologist Registration required (unless other current NH state license is held). Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
· Frequent use of fine motor and sensory skills.
· Ability to complete the following competencies:
Within 30 days:
o Basic Life Support
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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