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Certified Surgical Technologist - Per Diem

Cottage Hospital·Haverhill, New Hampshire

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The surgical technologist is responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and assisting surgeons by passing instruments and supplies during procedures. They also manage inventory, clean surgical areas, and assist with patient positioning.

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

We appreciate a 2 shift per month commitment for per diem roles.

Requirements

Candidates must be knowledgeable in hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The role requires the physical ability to stand or walk for 90% of the work shift.

  • professional certificate
  • Inventory management
  • Infection control
  • Patient positioning
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Sterile technique
  • Operating room assistance
  • Surgical supply stocking
  • Endoscopy scope cleaning

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Haverhill, New Hampshire
Posted
Mar 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Cottage Hospital

Cottage Hospital is 25-bed critical access hospital located in Woodsville, NH serving the beautiful Upper Connecticut River Valley. The Cottage family has just over 250 employees, 37 active medical staff providers and 35 volunteers.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Per diem surgical tech demand in New Hampshire

Per diem Certified Surgical Technologist roles in New Hampshire are often shaped by hospital staffing needs, especially when operating rooms need flexible coverage. These openings can be competitive because employers look for candidates who already know hospital and departmental policies and can handle the physical demands of standing or walking for most of a shift. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your experience with OR workflows and your ability to meet the mobility expectations before applying.

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