Surgical Technician Certified - First Assistant - Manchester Urology (Manchester / Nashua) - Full Time

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​Job Description: 

Position Summary: M - F 7:30 am - 4:00 PM (4 Day work Week) *Covering both Manchester/Nashua Locations. *

Functions under the supervision of the surgeon during a surgical procedure and carry out functions that will assist the surgeon with optimal results for the patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in moving and positioning patients for surgery.
• Assists the surgeon in draping of the patient.
• Retracts tissue and exposes the operating field area during the operative procedure.
• Clamps and ties vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry.
• Keeps the operative site dry.
• Affords the surgeon the best possible exposure of the anatomy incident to the operation.
• Assists the surgeon in identifying any structure which should not be ligated and keeps these structures from the moves of the surgeon.
• Assists in closures of the incision including tying off bleeders, applying sutures and wound dressing and performs any and all tasks required of them by the surgeon incident to the particular procedures.
• Practices correct operating room etiquette.
• Evaluates and implements the plan of care.
• Complies with all relevant statutes, regulations and institutional policies pertaining to the role of the first assistant.
• Applies principles of asepsis and infection control knowledgeably and skillfully.
• Recognizes potential emergency situations or surgical hazards and initiate preventative or corrective measures in a timely manner.
• Performs proficiently and calmly in all emergencies.
• Works effectively and in harmony as part of the operative team.
• Recognizes changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assists with sterile procedures in the ambulatory practice environment as needed.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Education: Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist/technician first assistant program approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists required.
• Licensure/Certification: Surgical Tech First Assistant (STFA) certification, Tech in Surgery (TS-C) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required. Current BLS cert required. Medical Technician License from the State of New Hampshire required unless other NH state license is held.
• Experience: Two (2) years as Certified Surgical Technician preferred.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

And more!

Work Shift: 

Monday - Friday - 7:30am to 4:00pm - Works four days each week

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