Surgical Technologist 3 PRN Premium

St. Dominic Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS is seeking an operating room assistant/nurse to contribute to patient safety and efficient surgical care. You will prepare rooms, handle surgical instrumentation, and maintain aseptic technique under supervision of the circulator.

The role focuses on infection control, instrument care, and collaborative teamwork within the surgical services team. Training and ongoing education are encouraged to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Provides nursing care based on patient needs assessed by the RN.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and infection control standards.
• Assists circulator and prepares room with instruments, sutures, supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of room for operative procedures.
• Maintains organized work area and ensures safety protocols.
• Cooperates with team during procedures and educational programs.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Nursing care

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Responsible for the care and safety of the patients under their care. Included within this assignment is the responsibility for organization and preparation of instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures, equipment/instruments and all aspects of infection control and safety.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Provides nursing care, based on individual patient needs as assessed by the registered nurse. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Assists circulator in preparation of room for operative procedure. Performs proficiently in specialty areas. Assists in maintaining an organized and clean department. Assumes responsibility for proper care of instruments and equipment. Cooperates and supports team effort during procedures. Prepares room with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, Inservice meetings and workshops. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.