Technician- Surgical

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Tupelo (MS)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 38,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing procedures, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons with instruments and supplies during operations.

The position requires strong communication, ability to work under RN supervision, and capability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. CPR certification is required, with typical on-site duties in the Surgery Center.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required
CPR certification
Ability to work under supervision of a Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Procedure preparation: select supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
Sterile technique: maintain sterility of the operating field.
Surgeons Assistant: hand instruments, sponges, sutures as needed.
Clinical equipment: decontaminate, clean and sterilize instruments.
Maintains performance: attend in-services and competency education.
Daily assignments: restock supplies and prep room for next use

Skills

Pediatric care

Adolescent care

Adult care

Geriatric care

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job 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.

Department

24009690 Surgery Center JV

Work Shift

Job Description

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.

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

A 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.