Surgical Tech II: Skilled OR Instrument Specialist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Southaven, MS, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under AST guidelines. You will handle instruments, supplies and equipment, prepare the surgical suite, maintain sterile setup, and pass items as needed to help the surgeon perform safe operations.

You will assist in exposure, homeostasis and other technical tasks, participate in ongoing education, and ensure compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Three years of Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room or valid certification through an approved accreditation body.
• Strong English communication skills in written and spoken form.
• Maintain certification with 20 hours of continuing education annually as required by state laws.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in accordance with established policies.
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs safely and adequately.
• Performs activities demonstrating technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

English communication

Professional organization member

Computer literacy

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Southaven, MS, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under AST guidelines. You will handle instruments, supplies and equipment, prepare the surgical suite, maintain sterile setup, and pass items as needed to help the surgeon perform safe operations.

You will assist in exposure, homeostasis and other technical tasks, participate in ongoing education, and ensure compliance with policies.