Certified Surgical Technologist
Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days (specific start/end times not provided)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Facilitate safe, efficient intraoperative procedures by maintaining strict sterile and aseptic technique
- Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and sharp counts to ensure patient safety
- Prepare and verify operating room equipment and notify appropriate personnel of any issues
- Collaborate with RNs, anesthesia, and the surgical team to support seamless patient care
- Position patients safely and operate or support the use of electrical and power equipment
- Assist during patient code/critical situations and contribute to effective team response
- Maintain up-to-date preference cards and accurate timekeeping records
- Participate in mandatory in‑services, skills reviews, and share knowledge with new staff
Qualifications
- BLS certification required
- Surgical Technologist Certification (preferred)
- Associate Degree preferred
- Proven ability to perform scrubbing technique and maintain sterile field
- Competence in instrument, sponge and sharp counts and OR workflow
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to take initiative
- Willingness to attend required trainings and maintain accurate timekeeping
Education
- Associate Degree preferred
- Surgical Technologist Certification preferred
- BLS required
Knowledge & Skills
- Sterile and aseptic technique with scrubbing proficiency
- Instrument, sponge, and sharp counts
- Intraoperative assistance and operating room equipment operation
- Infection control and adherence to AORN/AST standards
- Patient positioning and safe use of electrical/power equipment
- Preference card maintenance and basic timekeeping
Benefits
- Assistance with travel logistics and housing support
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance protection
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement support
- Referral bonus program to reward your network
- A supportive OR team that values YOU and your growth
Travel Perks: Explore Nashua, New Hampshire
Explore Nashua’s welcoming downtown with its restaurants, shops, and seasonal events; stroll or bike along the Nashua River Rail Trail and enjoy Mine Falls Park for easy outdoor time. Take quick weekend trips to nearby Manchester for cultural spots and regional airports, or head a short drive to coastal Portsmouth or to hiking and skiing destinations in New Hampshire’s hill country for nature escapes.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Surgical Technologist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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