TECHNICIAN- SURGICAL

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments and equipment, perform counts, and maintain sterile techniques. The role supports surgeons and helps decontaminate equipment while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced OR environment.

The position requires strong communication and problem-solving abilities to handle stressful situations and coordinate room turnover for subsequent

Qualifications

• Experience in operating room procedures.
• Ability to follow policies and safety regulations.
• Strong communication and stress management skills.

Responsibilities

• Select supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures using preference lists.
• Perform surgical counts with RN circulator per policy.
• Maintain sterile technique and operating field integrity.
• Assist surgeons as scrubbed team member with instruments, sponges, sutures and dressings as needed.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments for reuse per hospital policy.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical equipment handling

Team communication

Job description

Posting Description

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.

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.