What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech Certified - Operating Room position at Catholic Medical Center?
Certified Surgical Tech (Per Diem) - Operating Room
Who You Are:
Catholic Medical Center is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Surgical Technologist to assist in delivering exceptional perioperative care to patients. You are a collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, working closely with surgeons, anesthetists, and registered nurses to ensure procedures are performed efficiently and safely. With expertise in sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation, you anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide critical support to optimize patient outcomes.
What You'll Do:
- Secure supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures based on patient needs.
- Prepare the operating room using sterile techniques.
- Anticipate and respond to surgeons' needs, demonstrating knowledge of their preferences.
- Follow scrubbing, gowning, and gloving protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
- Perform needle, sponge, and instrument counts with the registered nurse.
- Assist surgeons with draping the sterile field and provide instrumental support during procedures.
- Prepare instruments for terminal cleaning and assist with patient transfers from the operating room table.
- Function as a preceptor for new staff and students as needed.
- Promote efficient turnover between cases and actively contribute to departmental goals.
- Monitor and guide students and ancillary staff in their care delivery.
What You'll Bring:
- Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program.
- Previous operating room surgical experience preferred.
- Surgical Technologist certification with ongoing maintenance of certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current registration with the New Hampshire Board of Medical Technicians.
Who we are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country. We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment. CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.