TECHNICIAN- SURGICAL

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

401K

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Medical Benefits

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. seeks a Surgical Technician to prepare OR procedures, maintain sterile technique, assist surgeons, and decontaminate equipment. The role demands good communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work under stress in a dynamic environment.

Requirements include a Surgical Technology program graduate or equivalent, CPR certification, and readiness for orientation. Minimum high school diploma or GED; one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CPR certification on hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant surgical experience preferred; orientation will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Maintain sterile technique and perform surgical counts.
• Assist surgeons as a scrubbed team member and rely on RN circulator for guidance.
• Decontaminate, clean and sterilize instruments for reuse per hospital policy.
• Attend required in-services and competency education programs.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Ability to handle stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technology program graduate

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Clinical-Non Nursing - SURGERY CENTER JOINT VENTURE

Full Time - Day

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 Description

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.
  


• QUALIFICATIONS


• Education


• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required And


• Other (Experience) Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or one (1) year of experience in a surgical setting in lieu of program completion. Required


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Upon Hire. Required


• . Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience


• Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties. Required


• 1-3 years. 1 year of applicable work experience. Preferred


• 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


• Benefits A****vailable


• Continuing Education


• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions


• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance


• Wellness Programs and Incentives


• Employee Assistance Program


• Medical Benefits


• License+ Certification Reimbursement


• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance


• Employee Discount Program


• Other:


• Early Access to Earned Wages


• Tuition Assistance


• Relocation Assistance


• Paid Time Away


• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher