Surgical Technologist (Certified)

Job overview

Surgical Tech-Certified in Manchester, NH is an onsite position. Compensation is not specified. Catholic Medical Center is an organization that invests in its team members. This role assists surgeons, anesthetists, and registered nurses in the delivery of perioperative care to patients. The Certified Surgical Technologist handles surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary during a procedure under the direction of a registered nurse.

What you'll do

• Provide technical assistance during surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients and maintain the operating room environment.
• Manage equipment and supplies.
• Oversee surgical technician assignments and provide guidance.
• Ensure adherence to OR standards and regulations.
• Identify and act on process improvement opportunities.
• Resolve concerns and act as a troubleshooter.
• Provide performance documentation to supervisor/manager.
• Assume department leadership in absence of supervisor.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of surgical techniques, both routine and specialized.
• Applies knowledge to improve skills in assisting the surgeon and organizing work efficiently.
• Demonstrates competency with aseptic technique during surgery.
• Uses all equipment and supplies necessary for surgical procedures.
• Explores new surgical procedures and subjects relating to the operating room and surgical patient.
• Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
• Retracts, suctions, irrigates, applies pressure, and assists in homeostasis under the direction of the surgeon.
• Performs co-circulating role with appropriate credentialing.
• Restocks rooms, returns equipment/supplies, and cleans work areas.
• Provides patient care in OR by performing scrub role.
• Assists in the circulating role as needed.
• Collaborates with SPD to maintain instruments and specialty trays.
• Meets required inventory and working orders.
• Reviews the surgical schedule and service line shift report daily to ensure resources are available for surgical procedures.
• Adheres to and advocates accepted practices and protocols of OR job performance standards and CMS/JACHO regulations.
• Seeks ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain work-flow and to improve customer service.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Experience

1+ years of experience preferred

Skills & competencies

surgical tech-certified

manchester nh

onsite

full-time

catholic medical center

hos

certified surgical technologist

basic cardiac life support

high school graduate / ged

1+ years of experience preferred

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

About the employer

Catholic Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.