First Assist Surgical Technologist
Derry, NH
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,107/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Job Opportunity: CST/ORT First Assist
Location: Derry, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Must have robotic and spine surgical experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting required
- Must hold an active New Hampshire state license at time of submission
- BLS certification required
- Recent OR experience required
- Preferred: CNOR certification and scrub procedure experience
Unit Information
- 4 Operating Rooms
- Staff includes 5 RNs and 6 Surgical Technologists (4 are First Assists)
- Day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Night shift: On-call from 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Monday-Friday)
- Procedures performed:
- Robotic (prostate, hysterectomy)
- Orthopedic (shoulders, knees, hips, trauma)
- Gynecological (laparoscopic, robotic, open)
- General surgery
- ENT
- Podiatry
- Spine surgeries (fusions, laminectomies, ACDF)
- EMR system: Meditech
- Unit recognized as Unit of Distinction (2019)
- Joint Commission certified for knees and hips
Work Environment & Culture
- Flexible and positive attitude preferred
- Floating area includes Endoscopy as needed
- Dress code: Grey scrubs provided and laundered by hospital
- Weekend work: Every 5-6 weekends
- On-call: One night per week
Required Qualifications
- Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
- BLS certification
- De-Escalation Skills in a healthcare setting
- OR First Assist Certification
- Experience in an Acute Care setting
- Robotic surgical experience
- Spine surgical experience (spine procedures)
- Recent OR experience
- Surgical First Assistant experience
This position is ideal for a CST/ORT First Assist with strong robotic and spine surgery experience looking for a travel opportunity in New Hampshire.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Derry, NH
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Derry, NH here's what you should know:- Derry's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the main factor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows in winter are around 15°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Derry, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Derry is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Derry has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Derry offers a variety of restaurants, including local New England cuisine.
- There are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
- The town also has a rich history and local art scene.
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