Surgical Technologist-Call

Assists surgical team before during and after surgery with equipment and supplies. The schedule is as follows:

M,W,F work 6:45-3:15 call those evenings

T, TH 6:45-3:15 call those evenings. 

5 work days, 5 evenings call in a 2 week pay period.  

No weekends No holidays

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.