Surgical Technologist-Call-Part time work for Full time pay

Exeter Hospital•Exeter, NH

51d

About The Position

Assists surgical team before during and after surgery with equipment and supplies. The call model is as follows: Part time work- Full time pay Work 5 shifts per 2 week pay period M, W, F 7-3 call -those evenings 5p-7a Tu, TH 7-3 call- those evenings 5p-7a No weekend Call No holiday Call

Requirements

Post-secondary education
NH Medical Tech Registration

Responsibilities

Prepares equipment and instruments on the back table and Mayo stand utilizing sterile technique.
Performs sponge; sharps; etc. count with circulating RN (if applicable).
Assists surgeon with gowning and gloving; draping and throughout the procedure with supplies and instruments.
Cuts suture material as directed; retracts and sponges tissue as directed by surgeon.
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.
Applies dressing at completion of procedure as applicable.
Maintains universal precautions in removing draping material and handling/containing instruments; equipment; linen and disposable items.
May assist; as directed by circulating RN; as second circulator in room.
Picks cases and updates preference cards.
Assists with special projects as requested.