New London Hospital - New London, NH
posted 17 days ago
New London, NH
Hospitals
About the position
The Certified Surgical Technician works collaboratively with the surgical team, while advocating for patient safety, and maintaining the sterile field. He or she organizes and prepares all instruments for surgical procedures, and is in charge of maintaining and running the surgical back table. The CST anticipates surgeon needs, ensures they have what they need for their cases ahead of time, sets up rooms, and always adheres to AST standards and procedures. Light call schedule (after training is complete) for emergent cases only and no trauma call at a small critical access hospital.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the surgical team
- Advocate for patient safety
- Maintain the sterile field
- Organize and prepare all instruments for surgical procedures
- Maintain and run the surgical back table
- Anticipate surgeon needs
- Ensure all necessary instruments are ready for surgical cases
- Set up surgical rooms
- Adhere to AST standards and procedures
Requirements
- No OR experience required
- Willing to train
