Surgical Technician - OR Support & Sterile Tech

North Mississippi Health Services; Hamilton (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Surgical Technician to prepare supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures, maintain sterile technique, and assist surgeons with nurse-supervised duties. The role involves counts, decontamination, and ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic surgical environment.

Candidate must communicate effectively, handle stress well, and assist with room turnover and supply restocking daily.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in surgical procedures preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work under stress.
• Ability to lift and move equipment as part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Select supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures using preference lists.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by hospital policy and procedure.
• Maintain sterility of the operating field and prevent contamination of the field.
• Assist surgeons as a scrubbed team member by handing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters and dressings.
• Decontaminate, clean and sterilize instruments for reuse according to hospital policy.
• Attend required in-services, competency education programs, and annual reviews.
• Complete daily assignments including restocking of supplies and room turnover for next use.

Skills

Surgical Instruments

Sterile Technique

Team Support

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Surgical Technician to prepare supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures, maintain sterile technique, and assist surgeons with nurse-supervised duties. The role involves counts, decontamination, and ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic surgical environment.

Candidate must communicate effectively, handle stress well, and assist with room turnover and supply restocking daily.