INTERN- OPERATING ROOM SURGERY TECH

LE117 Monroe Health Services, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Mississippi is seeking an Operating Room Surgery Tech Intern to support surgical procedures, prepare rooms, pass instruments, and protect patients from contamination. You will work closely with surgeons, nurses, and the surgical team, following policies and safety standards.

This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and strong communication to ensure efficient operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• Assist in preparing surgical procedures and arranging instruments.
• Maintain sterile field and comply with safety policies.
• Operate under RN supervision as part of the surgical team.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Procedure Preparation: selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment; maintains sterile set for operations.
• Surgeon Assistant: assists surgeons, primary scrub, passes instruments, sponges, sutures and dressings.
• Patient Advocate: protects patients from contamination and potential injury.
• Communication/Record-Keeping: restocks supplies and prepares the OR for next use; can take primary call duties.

Skills

Procedure preparation

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Under pressure

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Department: 45006600 Surgery Work Shift: Job Description: The Operating Room Surgery Tech Intern at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for preparing surgical procedures, assisting surgeons during operations, protecting patients from potential injury and contamination, and maintaining communication and record-keeping. The intern must work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other members of the surgical team while adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations. The role also involves physically demanding tasks, including moving heavy equipment and transporting patients.

JOB FUNCTIONS

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:

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Assists in selecting instruments, supplies and equipment needed for procedures based on surgeon’s preferences.
• Detection and correction of any break in aseptic techniques.
• Maintain sterile conscience.
• Preparation for surgical procedures (including sterilization of instruments).
• Must have extensive contact with: surgeons, nurses, surgical team members and patients.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve.
• Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care.
• Ability to comply with budgetary guidelines.
• Ability to meet OSHA standards.
• Ability to stay abreast with continually changing technology and the skills.
• Ability to communicate and work well with surgical team.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Surgery |

Required Certifications: DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED - American Heart Association

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women's and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission - to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.