Surgical Technologist 1 PRN Premium

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Surgical Technician to assist in surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and maintaining a sterile environment. The role involves collaboration with the surgical team and adherence to infection control standards. Ideal candidates will have completed a Surgical Tech training program and hold BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience may substitute for education requirement.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical room and maintain sterile field.
• Ensure patient safety through surgical counts and equipment checks.
• Facilitate surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon's needs.

Skills

Infection Control Techniques

Clinical Competency

Surgical Counts

Education

Graduate of Surgical Tech training program

Job description

Assists in the preparation of the surgical room, prepares and maintains the sterile field, provides surgical team with supplies and instruments, and cares for equipment following surgical procedures. It is the responsibility of the incumbent(s) of this position to incorporate the Mission values and philosophy of the organization into all aspects of job duties.

Responsibilities

1.Surgical Case Preparation
a.Assists in the preparation of the surgical case through creation of the sterile field, operating specialized instruments or equipment, and ensuring that proper supply levels are maintained in an effort toward providing quality health care services.
b.Provides for patient safety by performing surgical counts, checking that instruments and equipment are in good working condition, and by proper handling of specimens.

2.Quality and Patient Safety
a.Ensures that high quality health care services are provided to patients by maintaining infection control techniques and monitoring situations which could lead to breaches in technique.
b.Demonstrates and maintains clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services.
c.Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.
d.Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.

3.Collaboration and Partnership
a.Facilitates the flow of the surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs while providing safe, reliable, and efficient technological assistance.
b.Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, and training sessions in an effort to share his/her own expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to new personnel, volunteers, and interning students.

4.Other Duties As Assigned
a.Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education
Graduate of Surgical Tech training program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement)

Licensure
BLS Certification

• Job Identification 32251
• Job Category Clinical_Care
• Locations 969 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS, 39216, US
• Job Shift Variable shifts
• Job Function Surgery
• Worker Type Employee
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Requisition Schedule PRN (As Needed)
• Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p) Monday - Friday Variable
• Department General Surgery-St Dominic Main Campus
• FMOLHS Company Code St Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital