Surgical Technician

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Amory (MS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician in Amory, MS to support the operating room team. The role includes selecting supplies and equipment, maintaining sterile fields and assisting surgeons under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate will have the required Surgical Technology education or equivalent experience, be able to lift and move heavy equipment, and communicate effectively with staff and patients in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Education or training in surgical technology and sterile technique.
• Ability to perform surgical counts and assist the surgeon as scrubbed team member.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks and hospital reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures according to preference lists.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts with RN circulator as required.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist surgeons during operations.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments for reuse following policy.

Skills

Surgical procedures preparation

Sterile technique

Scrubbed team member duties

Communication skills

Computer literacy (Excel, Word)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical Technology program graduate

Job description

Surgical Technician### Surgical TechnicianApply: Amory - Monroe Health Services: Variable time: Posted Today: JR101308We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.**Department:**45006600 Surgery**Work Shift:**No incentives at this time**Job Description:**The Surgical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons, and decontaminating clinical equipment. Their responsibilities include enforcing safety measures, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and managing various physical tasks such as lifting, pushing/pulling, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching. The role demands good communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle stress in a dynamic environment.***JOB FUNCTIONS*** **Procedure preparation:**· Using preference lists, select supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.· Surgical Counts along with RN circulator perform sponge needle and instrument counts as specified by policy and procedure of the hospital. **Sterile Technique:**· Maintains sterility of operating field controls any contamination of that field. **Surgeons Assistant**:· As a scrubbed member of the team, assist surgeon by performing nurse supervised duties such as handing, instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, dressings as needed. **Clinical Equipment**:· Decontaminates, cleans and sterilizes instruments for re-use according to hospital policy and procedure. **Maintains Performance:**· Attends required in services, annual review and Competency education programs.Daily Assignments:· Completes assignments including restocking of supplies and turnaround of room for next use. ***Knowledge Skills and Abilities***· Competent to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.· Files, answer phone, schedules, utilizes computer skills (Excel and Word) when possible, complies reports,· Primary accountability for assisting surgeon as a “scrubbed” team member.· The Tech will perform under the supervision of a Registered Nurse accountable for handling of instruments and all counts (cleaning and assembly.)· Must organize and prioritize work assignments.· Interacts daily with patients, central sterile processing and O.R. staff and surgeons.· Must have good communication skills and reflect and positive caring attitude toward customers and co-workers.· Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment.· Must be able to provide information regarding instruments and equipment and sterilization techniques.***Note:***Must be graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or one (1) year of experience in a surgical setting in lieu of program completion. ***Physical Demands*** A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* **Standing.** Frequently* **Walking.** Frequently* **Sitting.** Occasionally* **Lifting/Carrying.** Frequently 100 lbs* **Pushing/Pulling.** Frequently* **Climbing.** Occasionally* **Balancing.** Occasionally* **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending.** Frequently* **Reaching/Over Head Work.** Occasionally* **Grasping.** Frequently* **Speaking.** Constantly* **Hearing.** Constantly* **Repetitive Motions.** Constantly* **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations.** Frequently**Salary Range:**$22.27-$27.84## **Education:**High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required**Certifications:**Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPRNorth Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.