Surgical Tech Apprentice Program Jobs in Derry, NH

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Tech-Certified? At Catholic Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

The Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgeons, anesthetist and 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.

Essential Functions:

- Provide technical assistance during surgical procedures.
- Prepare patients and maintain the operating room environment.
- Manage equipment and supplies.
- Oversee surgical technician assignments and provide guidance.
- Resolve concerns and act as a troubleshooter.
- Provide performance documentation to supervisor/manager.
-Demonstrates sound knowledge of surgical techniques, both routine and specialized.
- Applies knowledge to improve skills in assisting the surgeon and organizing work efficiently.
-Demonstrates competency with aseptic technique during surgery.
- Explores new surgical procedures and subjects relating to the operating room and surgical patient.
- Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
- Retracts, suctions, irrigates, applies pressure, and assists in homeostasis under the direction of the surgeon.
- Performs co-circulating role with appropriate credentialing.
- Restocks rooms, returns equipment/supplies, and cleans work areas.
- Adheres to and advocates accepted practices and protocols of OR job performance standards and CMS/JACHO regulations.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CST) Certified Surgical Technologist
• High School Graduate / GED
• 1+ years of experience preferred

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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Shape the future of healthcare at Catholic Medical Center.
Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Mom’s Place—an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care—we’re proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service.

As part of HCA Healthcare’s statewide network of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over 70 care sites, you’ll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day. At Catholic Medical Center, your work has purpose—and your potential has no limits.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s 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.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical Tech-Certified opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.