Operating Room/Surgery Technician, FT, Days, NMMC Gilmore Amory

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Operating Room/Surgery Technician. In this vital role, you will prepare for surgical procedures, assist surgeons, and maintain sterile environments, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided to patients in a dynamic and supportive team atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace your passion with purpose and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving health services in the community.

Qualifications

• Surgical Tech certification or 1 yr. experience in lieu of certification required.
• Must have CPR certification and be competent in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical procedures by selecting supplies and instruments.
• Assist surgeons and maintain sterile techniques during operations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to Handle Stress

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Operating Room/Surgery Technician, FT, Days, NMMC Gilmore Amory

Job ID: 000B93

Gilmore Amory

Clinical-Non Nursing - SURGERY

Full Time - Day

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to "continuously improve the health of the people of our region." Our vision is to "provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America." We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Technician - Operating Room & Surgery at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons, and decontaminating clinical equipment. Their responsibilities include enforcing safety measures, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and managing various physical tasks such as lifting, pushing/pulling, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching. The role demands good communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle stress in a dynamic environment.
JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Procedure preparation:
   Using preference lists, select supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
2. Surgical Counts:
   Along with RN circulator performs sponge needle and instrument counts as specified by policy and procedure of the hospital.
3. Sterile Technique:
   Maintains sterility of operating field and controls any contamination of that field.
4. Surgeons Assistant:
   As a scrubbed member of the team, assist surgeon by performing nurse supervised duties such as handing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, dressings as needed.
5. Clinical Equipment:
   Decontaminates, cleans and sterilizes instruments for re-use according to hospital policy and procedure.
6. Maintains Performance:
   Attends required in services, annual review and competency education programs.
7. Daily Assignments:
   Completes assignments including restocking of supplies and turnaround of room for next use.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Licenses and Certifications
Required: Surgical Tech certification from an accredited program or will accept 1 yr. experience in lieu of certification upon hire.
Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Work Experience
Required: Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience. Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties.
Preferred: 1-3 years of work experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Competent to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Files, answers phones, schedules, utilizes computer skills (Excel and Word) when possible, complies reports.
Primary accountability for assisting surgeon as a “scrubbed” team member.
The Tech will perform under the supervision of a Registered Nurse accountable for handling of instruments and all counts (cleaning and assembly).
Must organize and prioritize work assignments.
Interacts daily with patients, central sterile processing and O.R. staff and surgeons.
Must have good communication skills and reflect a positive caring attitude toward customers and co-workers.
Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment.
Must be able to provide information regarding instruments and equipment and sterilization techniques.

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:
Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support