Surgical Technologist - $19 per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in West Point, Mississippi. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff JOB SUMMARY The Technician - Operating Room & Survey at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons, and decontaminating clinical equipment. Their responsibilities include enforcing safety measures, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and managing various physical tasks such as lifting, pushing/pulling, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching. The role demands good communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle stress in a dynamic environment. JOB FUNCTIONS Procedure preparation: Using preference lists, select supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Surgical Counts along with RN circulator performs sponge needle and instrument counts as specified by policy and procedure of the hospital. Sterile Technique: Maintains sterility of operating field controls any contamination of that field. Surgeons Assistant: As a scrubbed member of the team, assist surgeon by performing nurse supervised duties such as handing, instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, dressings as needed. Clinical Equipment: Decontaminates, cleans and sterilizes instruments for re-use according to hospital policy and procedure. Maintains Performance: Attends required in services, annual review and Competency education programs. Daily Assignments: Completes assignments including restocking of supplies and turnaround of room for next use. QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred Surgical Tech certification from an Accredited program or will accept 1 yr. experience in lieu of certification Upon Hire Required And Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Required Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties Required 1-3 years 1 year of work experience Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Competent to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Required N/A Files, answer phone, schedules, utilizes computer skills (Excel and Word) when possible, complies reports, Required N/A Primary accountability for assisting surgeon as a “scrubbed” team member. Required N/A The Tech will perform under the supervision of a Registered Nurse accountable for handling of instruments and all counts (cleaning and assembly.) Required N/A Must organize and prioritize work assignments. Required N/A Interacts daily with patients, central sterile processing and O.R. staff and surgeons. Required N/A Must have good communication skills and reflect and positive caring attitude toward customers and co-workers. Required N/A Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment. Required N/A Must be able to provide information regarding instruments and equipment and sterilization techniques. Required N/A SCOPE Freedom To Act: Problem Solving: Impact: Financial Responsibility: Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: Approval Responsibility: P & L Responsibility: Assets Controlled: Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): Total Financial Responsibility: Budget Responsibility Primary Budget Responsibility: Shared Budget Responsibility: North Mississippi Health Services Job ID 2232-000BGN. Posted job title: Operating Room/Surgery Technician, Ft, Days, Nmmc-West Point About North Mississippi Health Services At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients. With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.