North Mississippi Health Services
Surgical Technician - $22+ per hour
North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, Mississippi, us, 38802
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technician for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Surgical TechnicianDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingEmployment 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
*
Maintains sterile set for operation(s)
**Surgeon Assistant:**
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Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties
*
Primary scrub person
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Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings
*
Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure
*
Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse
**Patient Advocate:**
*
Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field
**Communication/Record-Keeping:**
*
Restocks supplies
*
Straightens operating room for next use
*
Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned)
**Education:**
*
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
*
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or on the job training with two years scrub experience in an OR setting.
*
Surgical Technologist certification preferred
*
American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level required
*
Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience
*
Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties
*
Good written and verbal communication required
*
Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, requiredNorth Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000AND. Posted job title: Surgical Technician- 7A-5P, With CallAbout 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.
Specialty:
Surgical TechnicianDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingEmployment Type:
Staff
**Procedure Preparation:**
*
Uses procedure preference lists
*
Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures
*
Maintains sterile set for operation(s)
**Surgeon Assistant:**
*
Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties
*
Primary scrub person
*
Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings
*
Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure
*
Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse
**Patient Advocate:**
*
Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field
**Communication/Record-Keeping:**
*
Restocks supplies
*
Straightens operating room for next use
*
Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned)
**Education:**
*
Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs
**Regulatory:**
*
Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center
Requirements:
*
High School graduate or equivalent required
*
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or on the job training with two years scrub experience in an OR setting.
*
Surgical Technologist certification preferred
*
American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level required
*
Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience
*
Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties
*
Good written and verbal communication required
*
Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, requiredNorth Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000AND. Posted job title: Surgical Technician- 7A-5P, With CallAbout 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.