Surgical Technician
Company: Novamed Surgery Center of Nashua
Location: Nashua
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Surgical Technologist GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or
operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the
supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical
personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room
teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and
circulating nurses. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: - A graduate
of an accredited surgical technologist program - New graduates
welcome - OR experienced and CPR required - Days only, no call. OR
experience and CPR required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Prepares and
maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. - Before an
operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room
by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes,
and sterile solutions. - Follows hospital regulations and industry
procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. -
Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and
medical equipment. - Assemble both sterile and non-sterile
equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working
properly. - Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and
disinfecting incision sites. - Transport patients to the operating
room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them
with sterile surgical “drapes.” - Observe patients’ vital signs,
check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile
gowns and gloves. - Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to
surgeons and surgeon assistants. - Hold retractors, cut sutures,
and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help
prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory
analysis and help apply dressings. - Operate sterilizers, lights,
or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment. - After
an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean
and restock the operating room. - Performs other duties as
assigned. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: - Ability to be on your feet for
long periods and lift or turn disabled patients. - Requires sitting
and standing associated with a normal office environment. - Ability
to concentrate for periods of up to four hours - Ability to
communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone. - Ability
to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor This
description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for
meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills,
abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Behaviors Preferred - Team Player: Works well as a member of a
group - Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and
interest - Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or
integrity Motivations Preferred - Self-Starter: Inspired to perform
without outside help Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is
required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to
federal employment laws. For further information, please review the
Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Keywords: Novamed Surgery Center of Nashua, Medford , Surgical Technician, Healthcare , Nashua, Massachusetts
