Surgical Asst/Scrub Technician - Surgery - Variable - FT

Memorial Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Surgical Assistant/Scrub Technician to support the surgical team in the Main Hospital. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, appropriate certification or nursing education, and experience in surgical technology; LPN licensure may apply.

Candidates should possess strong communication and the ability to learn advanced instruments and techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification from an accredited OR technician program, or nursing program completion, or extensive on-the-job training in surgical tech.
• Current licensure as required by profession (LPN must be licensed).
• Minimum of two years surgical technology training; LPNs need one year scrub experience; or completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program may substitute for experience.
• Proficient knowledge of surgical technician duties; professional communication; ability to learn advanced instruments and techniques.
• Preferred: Certification in Surgical Technology; one year as CST; five years’ experience as Surgical Technician.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Professional communication

Procedural learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operating Room Technician certification

LPN licensure

Job description

Surgical Asst/Scrub Technician - Surgery - Variable - FT

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 27876
• Job Category Technical (Clinical)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Main Hospital Main Tower 2nd Floor