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Certified Surgical Technologist - Per Diem

Cottage Hospital, Haverhill, NH, United States


Certified Surgical Technician - Per Diem
Job Category:

Regular Employees

Requisition Number:

CERTI001244

Posted : March 31, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations
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Hospital
90 Swiftwater Road
Woodsville, NH 03785, USA

Join our Surgical Team on a Per Diem basis!

Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the surgical areas, ancillary rooms, and the equipment housed in them. Assist the professional staff in carrying out specific tasks associated with the care of the surgical patient. Shall be knowledgeable and abide by Hospital, Human Resources, and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties as needed in support of departmental and institutional needs and requirements. Stand or walk 90% of the work shift. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases. Work area is well lit and ventilated. May be exposed to a small amount of radiation from x-rays, anesthetic gases, caustic chemicals, and a large amount of blood and its byproducts. May find sharps objects and broken equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Setting up the instruments and equipment that is required for the procedure

Reviews upcoming surgical cases and takes inventory to ensure there are enough supplies for surgery

Passing the Surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation

Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation

Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the operation

Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the surgery

Don and doff surgical attire, including sterile gloves, gowns, and masks

Cleans endoscopy scopes as needed

Assists with transferring and positioning patients both to and from the surgical table

Participates in stocking and restocking medical/surgical supplies

Pulls cases for the next day

Helps clean rooms after surgery to support a 30 minute or less turnover for surgical and a 15minute or less turnover for endoscopy cases

May occasionally assist surgeons in other areas of the hospital

Education
Required:

Technical/other training or better in Other.

Experience
Preferred:

Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working as a surgical technologist - Will train to have thorough knowledge of surgical asepsis, scrubbing role and Cottage Hospital OR policies, procedures

Licenses & Certifications
Required:

Certified Surgical Tech

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