OR Surgical Tech: Dynamic Delivery Room Support

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating room teams by selecting supplies, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

The role requires attention to safety, the ability to handle stress, and good communication; responsibilities include counts, instrument tracking, decontamination, and room turnover. CPR certification and an associates degree in surgical technology preferred.

Qualifications

• Competent to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Files, answer phone, 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 and 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.

Responsibilities

• Select supplies and instruments for procedures.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy with RN circulator.
• Maintain sterility of operating field and prevent contamination.
• Assist surgeon by handing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters and dressings.
• Decontaminate, clean and sterilize instruments for reuse.
• Attend required in-services and competency education programs.
• Restock supplies and turnaround rooms for next case.

Skills

Pediatric care

Adolescent care

Geriatric care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Instrument knowledge

Sterilization techniques

Team scrub role

Computer skills

Education

Associates of Surgical Technology

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating room teams by selecting supplies, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

The role requires attention to safety, the ability to handle stress, and good communication; responsibilities include counts, instrument tracking, decontamination, and room turnover. CPR certification and an associates degree in surgical technology preferred.