TECHNICIAN- SURGICAL

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Amory (MS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Operating Room Surgical Technician in Amory, MS. The role focuses on maintaining sterile techniques, managing team performance, and improving surgical department efficiencies during procedures.

A certified Surgical Tech with 2–5 years of experience and CPR certification is required; must be able to lift and stand for extended periods. The position supports the Surgery department, including OR, C Section, and Endoscopy areas, and involves

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Tech with 2–5 years of surgical experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to lift and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile techniques during procedures and ensure proper setup.
• Monitor and coach team performance in the OR, C-section, and GI areas.
• Assist in training new staff and improve departmental efficiencies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Project Search Graduate

Job description

TECHNICIAN- SURGICAL### TECHNICIAN- SURGICALApply: Amory - Monroe Health Services: Full time: Posted Today: 000G96We 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:**45006600 Surgery**Work Shift:**-**Job Description:**The Lead Operating Room Surgery Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for maintaining sterile techniques, managing team performance, and improving departmental efficiencies during surgical procedures. The role requires a certified Surgical Tech with 2-5 years of surgical experience, CPR certification, and the ability to handle physical demands such as lifting and standing for extended periods.JOB FUNCTIONSPatient Advocate:• Protects patient from potential injury; selects operative setups and supplies to maintain sterile technique during all procedures.Customer Service:• Monitors customer service through assessment and evaluation.• Recommends and implements action for improving.Management of Team:• Coaches and assists team members in preparation, use and maintenance of OR, C Section and Endoscopy supplies and equipment.• Assists in the training of all new employees.Performance competency:• Possesses a working knowledge of all equipment, contrast media, and inventory used during procedures in the OR, C Sections and Endoscopy cases.• Maintains performance competency through attendance at required in-service/education program, annual review and maintains credit hours for continued certification as required.Goals and Objectives:• Assists the Surgery Charge Nurse and Director in identifying and accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.Cross training:• Possesses the willingness to expand knowledge to all areas of the Operating Room, and GI hall.• Ability to scrub any and all procedures in the OR, C section room, and GI Hall.Technical Competency:• Renders highest technical skills in preparing and set up (passing) of any cases preformed.Knowledge Skills and Abilities• Possess knowledge of surgical and endoscopy patients.• Competent in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients• The incumbent must promote teamwork and cost containment.• Train new staff• Improve efficiencies of OR, C Section room, and GI Hall.• The incumbent comes into contact with patients, co-workers, ancillary staff, administrative staff, physicians, and the general public. All contact should be in a caring, courteous, and respectful manner• Key human relation skills needed include: positive attitude; teamwork concept; good communication skills; and motivational skillsPhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.• 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-$27.84## **Education:**High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required**Certifications:**DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR