Certified Surgical Tech: OR Support & Sterile Processing

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Technician for Operating Room & Survey to support surgical procedures through instrument selection, sterile technique and counting protocols. The role involves scrubbed duties, assisting surgeons, and maintaining instrument readiness.

You will decontaminate and sterilize equipment, follow safety regulations, and participate in ongoing competency training to ensure efficient OR turnover and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Surgery or equivalent and be certified.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Healthcare environment preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CST/CR CST) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Perform surgical counts with RN circulator as required by policy.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure sterility of operating field.
• Assist surgeons as a scrubbed team member with instruments and supplies.
• Decontaminate, clean and sterilize instruments per hospital policy.
• Attend required trainings and competency education programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stress management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Surgery

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Technician for Operating Room & Survey to support surgical procedures through instrument selection, sterile technique and counting protocols. The role involves scrubbed duties, assisting surgeons, and maintaining instrument readiness.

You will decontaminate and sterilize equipment, follow safety regulations, and participate in ongoing competency training to ensure efficient OR turnover and high-quality patient care.