EH - Surgical Technologist

EH - Surgical Technologist

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  Full Time

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  Exeter, NH 03833 (

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  Posted 1 day ago

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Exeter Hospital

Req#15530

Req#: 15530

Full Time,Day Shift (10) hour shifts M-F. Variable day off. Weekend call as indicated.

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

Requirements:

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  Post-secondary training or equivalent experience

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  CPR certified within 90 days of hire

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  Medical Tech Registration

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Major Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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   Maintains organized sterile field with equipment and supplies throughout procedure.

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   Applies dressing at completion of procedure as applicable.

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

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

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   Picks cases and updates preference cards.

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    Assists with special projects as requested.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled