Surgical Assist/Scrub Technician - Surgery - Variable - PT+20

Memorial Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Surgical Assist/Scrub Technician to support the operating room team in the main hospital. The role involves assisting physicians with surgical procedures and handling instruments, ensuring sterility and patient safety.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, certification as an OR technician or nursing training, and applicable licensure.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess Certification from an accredited Operating Room Technician program or graduate from an accredited practical nursing school or extensive on-the-job training.
• Licensure: LPN must be licensed by State Board of Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years training in surgical technology; LPNs require one (1) year as scrub technician; substitution possible for accredited program graduate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician with surgical procedures and instruments.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with instrument handling.
• Communicate effectively with team and adapt to procedures.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Professional communication

Adaptability to learn instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification from OR Technician program

Graduate from accredited practical nursing school

On-the-job training experience

Job description

Surgical Assist/Scrub Technician - Surgery - Variable - PT+20

Gulfport, MS, United States

Job Description

Job Summary:

Contributes to the team by assisting the physician with the performance of surgical procedures and instruments.

Required Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must possess one of the following: Certification from an accredited school for Operating Room Technician, or graduate from an accredited practical nursing school, or extensive preparation through on-the-job training.

Licensure: Must have current licensure as indicated by profession (LPN must be licensed by State Board of Nursing).

Experience: Minimum of two(2) years training in surgical technology from a comparable medical institution. LPNs must have one (1) years' experience as a scrub technician. Or, a graduate of an accredited program in Surgical Technology may substitute for experience.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Proficient Knowledge of duties and responsibilities of a surgical technician. The ability to communicate with co-workers in a professional manner. The ability to learn advanced procedures, instruments, and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: N/A

Licensure: Certification in Surgical Technology.

Experience: One (1) year experience as a Certified Surgical Technician. Five (5) years of work experience as Surgical Technician.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: N/A

Job Info

• Job Identification 28790
• Job Category Technical (Clinical)
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Main Hospital Main Tower 2nd Floor