Surgical Tech I - OR Setup & Sterile Field Expert (PRN)

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Colony Park North seeks a Surgical Tech I-PRN to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team, ensuring instruments function and patient comfort.

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program; knowledge of infection control and regulatory sterilization standards; strong verbal and written communication and teamwork skills to deliver quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Surgical techniques and equipment knowledge. UMMC infection control and regulatory sterilization standards understanding.
• Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills including effective interaction with surgical team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.
• Provides basic surgical support including room set up, sterile field management, handling of specimen and instruments, and room turnover.
• Assesses the equipment, instrument, and supply needs for surgical procedures and ensures availability.
• Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
• Follows infection control policies, AORN recommendation practices, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in the daily practice in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Colony Park North seeks a Surgical Tech I-PRN to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team, ensuring instruments function and patient comfort.

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program; knowledge of infection control and regulatory sterilization standards; strong verbal and written communication and teamwork skills to deliver quality patient care.