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North Mississippi Health Services

Surgical Technologist - $19+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, Mississippi, us, 38802


North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Surgical Technologist Discipline:

Allied Health Professional Duration:

Ongoing Employment Type:

Staff

**Procedure Preparation:**

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Uses procedure preference lists

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Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures

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Maintains sterile set for operation(s)

**Surgeon Assistant:**

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Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties

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Primary scrub person

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Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings

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Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure

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Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse

**Patient Advocate:**

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Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field

**Communication/Record-Keeping:**

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Restocks supplies

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Straightens operating room for next use

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Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned)

**Education:**

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Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs

**Regulatory:**

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Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center

Requirements:

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High School graduate or equivalent required

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Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or on the job training with two years scrub experience in an OR setting.

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Surgical Technologist certification preferred

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American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level required

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Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience

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Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties

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Good written and verbal communication required

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Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000ABE. Posted job title: Ort, Ft, Days, Surgery Center 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.