Technician-Surgical

North Mississippi Health Services; Hamilton (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Surgical Technician to prepare supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures, maintain sterile technique, and assist surgeons with nurse-supervised duties. The role involves counts, decontamination, and ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic surgical environment.

Candidate must communicate effectively, handle stress well, and assist with room turnover and supply restocking daily.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in surgical procedures preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work under stress.
• Ability to lift and move equipment as part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Select supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures using preference lists.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by hospital policy and procedure.
• Maintain sterility of the operating field and prevent contamination of the field.
• Assist surgeons as a scrubbed team member by handing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters and dressings.
• Decontaminate, clean and sterilize instruments for reuse according to hospital policy.
• Attend required in-services, competency education programs, and annual reviews.
• Complete daily assignments including restocking of supplies and room turnover for next use.

Skills

Surgical Instruments

Sterile Technique

Team Support

Job description

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.

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JOB SUMMARY The Surgical Technician 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.