• Surgical Technologist-Call

    Beth Israel Lahey Health (Exeter, NH)


    Surgical Technologist-Call

    + Full Time

    + Exeter, NH 03833 (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Exeter%2C%20NH%20%2003833&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)

    + Posted 4 weeks ago

     

    Exeter Hospital

    Req#14667

    **Req#:** 14667

    **Full Time,Day Shift** Call module

     

    Assists surgical team before during and after surgery with equipment and supplies.

    Requirements:

    + Post-secondary education

    + NH Medical Tech Registration

    Major Responsibilities:

    1. Prepares equipment and instruments on the back table and Mayo stand utilizing sterile technique.

    2. Performs sponge; sharps; etc. count with circulating RN (if applicable).

    3. Assists surgeon with gowning and gloving; draping and throughout the procedure with supplies and instruments.

    4. Cuts suture material as directed; retracts and sponges tissue as directed by surgeon.

    5. May train; supervise; and mentor others in assistant; support or scheduling positions as directed. Also may provide coverage for other positions within the department; as appropriate.

    6. Applies dressing at completion of procedure as applicable.

    7. Maintains universal precautions in removing draping material and handling/containing instruments; equipment; linen and disposable items.

    8. May assist; as directed by circulating RN; as second circulator in room.

    9. Picks cases and updates preference cards.

    10. Assists with special projects as requested.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled