Surgical Technician: OR Support & Sterile Tech

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments and equipment, perform counts, and maintain sterile techniques. The role supports surgeons and helps decontaminate equipment while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced OR environment.

The position requires strong communication and problem-solving abilities to handle stressful situations and coordinate room turnover for subsequent

Qualifications

• Experience in operating room procedures.
• Ability to follow policies and safety regulations.
• Strong communication and stress management skills.

Responsibilities

• Select supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures using preference lists.
• Perform surgical counts with RN circulator per policy.
• Maintain sterile technique and operating field integrity.
• Assist surgeons as scrubbed team member with instruments, sponges, sutures and dressings as needed.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments for reuse per hospital policy.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical equipment handling

Team communication

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments and equipment, perform counts, and maintain sterile techniques. The role supports surgeons and helps decontaminate equipment while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced OR environment.

The position requires strong communication and problem-solving abilities to handle stressful situations and coordinate room turnover for subsequent