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Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Certified Surgical Technologist Catholic Medical Center

Catholic Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Assistssurgeons,anesthetistand registered nurses in the delivery of perioperative care to patients. Under the direction of the registered nurse, acts as a primary scrub person handling surgical instruments, equipment and supplies necessary during a procedure.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general direction of the Director and in accordance with standards of care and practice established by the Nursing Organization, the specific department; the rules, regulations and/or standards established by the State Board of Nursing, the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), Association of Surgical Technologist and appropriate specialty organizations relevant to the patient population under care, the incumbent performs the following functions:

1. Secures supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure based on patient needs.

1. Assistswith preparation of the cardiac operating room using sterile technique.

1. Demonstrates knowledge of surgeons preferences and ability toanticipatesurgeons needs.

1. Follows steps for scrubbing,gowningand gloving.

1. Performs needle,spongeand instrument counts with the registered nurse.

1. Creates andmaintainsa neat, organized sterile field.

1. Ensures all equipment is functioning properly before use.

1. Demonstrates knowledge of supplies, instrumentation,equipmentand suture materialrequiredfor individual patient.

1. Follows proper technique for checking medications on the sterile field with the registered nurse and transferring the medication to the surgeon for administration during the procedure.

1. Demonstrates ability toassistsurgeon with draping of sterile field.

1. Demonstrates awareness ofcost effectiveuse of resources.Utilizes supplies in acost effectivemanner.

1. Uses all devices according tomanufacturersrecommendations.

1. Prepares instruments for terminal cleaning.

1. Assistswith patient transfer from operating room table.

1. Participates inmaintainingdepartment inventory of supplies.

1. Participates constructively in staff meetings.

1. Participates in and supports Quality Management.

1. Conforms to the organization attendance requirements.

1. Utilizes self-evaluation process for professional growth.

1. Identifiesself needs, then increases skills and knowledge.

1. Attends mandatory in-services.

1. Participates in department projects/committees.

1. Accept constructive feedback andinitiatesappropriate actionto correct situation.

1. Directs concerns through correct channels in a responsible way.

1. Demonstrates behaviors which promote communication and collaboration.

1. Functions as a preceptor fornew staff/students as needed and as assigned.

1. Promotes andparticipatesin activities that minimize turnover between cases.

1. Performs duties andparticipatesin activities that contribute to meet the goals of the department.

1. Monitors the care that the students and/or ancillary staff provide.

1. Demonstrates awareness ofcost effectiveuse of resources.

1. Adheres to safety, organizational and ethical standards.

1. Promotes patients with dignity during provision of care.

1. Provides calm,supportiveand therapeutic environment for patients.

1. Recommends revisions to or new policies and procedures.

1. Exercises care in the use and operation of equipment and reference materials.Performs routine maintenance to ensure continued functioning of equipment.Maintains work area in a clean and organized manner.

1. Participates inappropriate rolein disasters, fire drills,fireand other emergency situations.

1. Performs similar or related duties as assigned or directed.
   
   

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Graduate from an approved Surgical Technologist program.

Experience:

• PreviousOR surgical experience preferred.

Licensure/ Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Surgical Technologist certification preferred.

Catholic Medical Center (CMC)is an acute-care hospital owned by HCA Healthcare, and a regional health system based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a commitment to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across the state.

Catholic Medical Center is one of the largest health systems in New Hampshire, with 330 licensed beds and over 2,000 staff members who care for more than 180,000 patients each year. HCA Healthcare operates four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, an ambulatory surgery center, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in the state. We employ 554 physicians, provide $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and contribute $43.8 million in taxes annually in New Hampshire. Our other facilities in the state include Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital, as well as emergency rooms located in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow.

Home to the renowned New England Heart Vascular Institute, CMC is recognized for being the first in the state to perform several advanced cardiovascular procedures.

Our birthing unit, The Moms Place, was the first in the country with a couplet care neonatal unit. The Womens Wellness Fertility Center excels in obstetrical and gynecological care, promoting fertility through the FertilityCare System and NaProTECHNOLOGY. Our accredited Breast Care Center was the first in the state to utilize breast angiography and SAVI SCOUT localization.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Surgical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.