SURGICAL TECH - CERTIFIED

Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mississippi is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating room, assist surgeons, and ensure patient safety during procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a surgical technologist certification, along with at least one year of experience in a surgical setting. Strong knowledge of anatomy and dependable skills in maintaining a sterile environment are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma and surgical technologist certification.
• Minimum one year of experience in a multispecialty surgical unit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and assist in surgeries.
• Transport patients and monitor their vital signs during procedures.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments and equipment.

Skills

Operating surgical equipment

Maintaining sterile environment

Knowledge of anatomy

Knowledge of safety and infection control

Education

High school diploma

Surgical technologist certification

Tools

Surgical sterilizers

Suction machines

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Location: BNV-East Lake BOS/Surgery, 6300 East Lake Blvd, Vancleave, MS 39565, USA

Responsibilities

• Helps prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjusts and checks it to ensure it is working properly.
• Prepares patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transports patients to the operating room, helps position them on the operating table, and covers them with sterile surgical drapes. Checks patient charts. Assists the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants during surgery. May hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Observes patient vital signs. Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings. May operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines and helps operate diagnostic equipment.
• Occasionally helps to transfer patients to the recovery room after surgery and cleans/restocks the operating room.

Education

• High school diploma.
• Surgical technologist certified from community/junior colleges, vocational schools, or the Minimum one year of experience in multispecialty surgical unit, preferably in clinic setting.

Other Requirements

Technologists may obtain voluntary professional certification from the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist by graduating from one of its accredited programs and passing a national certification exam. Continuing education or reexamination is required to maintain certification every four years.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, and
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, professional ethics, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement

Skills

• Skill in operating surgical equipment including both sterile and nonsterile
• Skill in staying abreast of new
• Skill in maintaining sterile

Abilities

• Ability to respond quickly in order to have instruments and other sterile supplies ready for surgeons without being
• Ability to remain emotionally stable, conscientious, and orderly to handle the demands of the operating room environment.
• Ability to demonstrate eye–hand coordination, manual/finger dexterity, and

Equipment Operated

Variety of surgical equipment and instruments including sterilizers, lights, suction machines, and diagnostic equipment.

Work Environment

Primarily operating room setting. Frequent contact with diverse individuals. Maximum exposure to infection, bodily fluids, and sharp instruments. May be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Variety of standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. Requires occasional lifting/carrying/moving of equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds. Frequent stress from surgical life‑and‑death responsibilities. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations.

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