Operating Room Tech I Sterile Setup & Support

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Surgical Tech I to prepare the operating room, set up sterile fields, and assist the surgical team with instruments and supplies to ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures. Candidates graduate from an accredited surgical technology program and will follow infection control standards, routinely check equipment, and support room turnover while complying with AORN/OSHA guidelines.

This full-time role may involve call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Knowledge of surgical techniques, equipment, and sterilization standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies per standards.
• Provides basic surgical support including room setup, sterile field management, and room turnover.
• Assesses equipment and supply needs for procedures and ensures availability.
• Ensures proper functioning of instruments and equipment during procedures.
• Follows infection control policies and regulatory requirements for safety.
• Demonstrates core customer service standards; duties may change as needed.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Instruments handling

Infection control

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Surgical Tech I to prepare the operating room, set up sterile fields, and assist the surgical team with instruments and supplies to ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures. Candidates graduate from an accredited surgical technology program and will follow infection control standards, routinely check equipment, and support room turnover while complying with AORN/OSHA guidelines.

This full-time role may involve call duties as needed.