TECHNICIAN-CSP SURGICAL- CERTIFIED

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; Presencial; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Technician for the Operating Room & Survey to prepare surgical procedures, maintain sterile technique and assist surgeons as a scrubbed team member. This role requires strong communication and the ability to work in a high-stress environment.

You will decontaminate, clean and sterilize instruments, handle counts with RN staff, and support daily room turnover while maintaining safety and policy compliance.

Formación

• Associate's Degree in Surgery required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRST Certification preferred or required depending on role.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare surgical supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist surgeons as scrubbed team member.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts with RN circulator.
• Decontaminate, clean and sterilize instruments for reuse.
• Attend in-services and competency education programs.
• Restock supplies and turnaround rooms for next case.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Stress management

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Educación

Associate's Degree in Surgery

High School Diploma or GED

CRST Certification

Herramientas

Excel

Word

Descripción del empleo

We 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: 16106750 Central Sterile Processing Work Shift: Job Description: The Technician - Operating Room & Survey 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 performs 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.

Physical Demands

• 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 - $33.40

Education: Associate's Degree | Surgery | Required High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Surgery | Required

Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

North 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. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.