Surgical Tech: Flexible PRN Schedule & 401(k)

Merit Health River Region Medical Center; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Future Security – 401(k)

Competitive Pay

Flexibility – create your own schedule

Job summary

The Surgical Technician at Merit Health River Region Medical Center collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately.

The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program is required or an
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences is required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience is required

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization

Infection prevention

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

The Surgical Technician at Merit Health River Region Medical Center collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately.

The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.