Entry-Level Perioperative Tech: OR Support & Patient Prep

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is hiring a Periop Tech I (UH) to provide direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative area under RN guidance. You will assist with room turnovers, patient prep, transport, and unit secretary duties, ensuring safety and compliance.

This entry-level role supports the OR team, handles specialized equipment, and participates in specimen handling, vital signs, and routine duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year healthcare-related experience preferred, or completion of the first semester of an RN/LPN program.
• Note: This is an entry-level position for training purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with room turnovers, transports, stocking, and cleanliness.
• Care for equipment, positioning, and prep as directed by RN.
• Perform unit secretary tasks including phone duties and message taking.
• Handle specialized OR equipment safely and maintain it.
• Assist with specimen handling and delivery to labs as directed.
• Support RN in obtaining vitals and basic pre/post-op care.
• Monitor oxygen supply for pre- and post-op areas.

Skills

Room turnover

Equipment handling

Unit secretary duties

Patient transport

Patient prep

Specimen handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microscopes

Lasers

Video equipment

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is hiring a Periop Tech I (UH) to provide direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative area under RN guidance. You will assist with room turnovers, patient prep, transport, and unit secretary duties, ensuring safety and compliance.

This entry-level role supports the OR team, handles specialized equipment, and participates in specimen handling, vital signs, and routine duties.