Certified Surgical Technologist | Operating Room | Days

Summary

The Surgical Technologist 2 is a certified technologist and allied health care professional providing an advanced level of surgical care to patients within the operating room under the supervision of perioperative nurses and surgeons. This job works in the main operating room. The Surgical Technologist utilizes AORN's Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices and AST Standards of Practice as a reference to ensure quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care

Education

Graduate from an accredited Certificate or Associate Degree program in Surgical Technology.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Certification Required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association. Medical Technician - NH Board of Registration of Medical Technicians

Experience

At least one year experience as a surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

Maintains the integrity of the sterile field by utilizing knowledge of aseptic technique.
Uses advanced knowledge of instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for surgical procedures.
Prioritizes team and department needs through analysis of the daily schedule and case mix.
Serves as a preceptor for Surgical Technologist students and new employees.
Functions as a leader by providing support to members of the surgical team.
Assists with maintaining a clean, safe surgical environment.
Ensures adherence to Surgical Services Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management Policies Procedures and Guidelines.
Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do repetitive motion, hear, perform activities that require fine motor skills, speak and stand. The employee is frequently required to bend, reach, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, smell, squat, and sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne contaminants, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, radiation, electrical hazards - shock and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, slippery surfaces, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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