Come work at the best place to give and receive care!
Job Description:
Who We Are:
Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.
About the Job:
As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Perinatal Care Technician supports the obstetrical team in a dual role, functioning as both a scrub technician for Caesarean sections and tubal ligations and as a Clinical Assistant. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, this position helps ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care for patients and families while supporting clinical, surgical, and administrative operations within the Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) department.
What You’ll Do:
Function as a scrub technician during Caesarean sections and tubal ligation procedures.
Prepare sterile instruments and surgical equipment for operative procedures.
Assist the surgical team with verification processes, intra-operative procedures, and closure protocols.
Perform basic patient care activities and assist with activities of daily living as delegated.
Collect and document patient care information including vital signs, pulse oximetry, intake/output, and select waived testing.
Anticipate and respond to patient needs in a timely and compassionate manner.
Assist with patient transport, equipment movement, and supply distribution.
Maintain patient records and ensure appropriate documentation is completed accurately.
Coordinate administrative functions, including preparing records for admissions and processing discharge information.
Schedule follow-up appointments and maintain unit schedules and bed boards.
Serve as a receptionist and communication liaison within the patient care area.
Maintain stock levels and support admission readiness of patient rooms.
Promote a safe patient care environment through adherence to safety and infection prevention practices.
Inspect surgical instruments for sterility, safety, and functionality.
Maintain sterile fields and support environmental sanitation within the surgical suite.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Utilize computer systems effectively to support patient care and operational workflows.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support departmental and organizational goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Who You Are / Requirements:
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license.
Minimum of six (6) months of LNA experience in an acute care setting.
Basic medical terminology knowledge.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work on-site.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a hospital-based perinatal technician training program or equivalent training.
Health Unit Coordinator Certification.
Required Competencies
Within 30 days of hire:
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Within 90 days of hire:
Scrub technician competency.
Health Unit Coordinator competencies.
Glucometer testing.
Safe patient handling devices.
Bladder scanning (department specific).
Heel sticks (department specific).
Hearing screening (department specific).
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) screening (department specific).
Transcutaneous Bilirubin (TCB) screening (department specific).
Within 180 days of hire:
Surgical preference card utilization.
Instrument preparation.
Maintenance of sterile field.
Surgical briefings and time-outs.
Safe instrument handling.
Surgical counts.
Instrument inventory and decontamination.
Why You’ll Love Us:
Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Competitive pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
& So much more!
Work Shift:
Per diem, variable shiftSolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.