TECHNICIAN- SURGICAL- CV

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 73 848 000 - 110 806 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technician for the CV Surgery Unit to support cardiovascular procedures, maintain sterile instruments, and ensure readiness for operations.

The role requires ability to work under pressure, strong teamwork with surgeons and RN, and adherence to hospital policies. On-call during holidays may be required.

Education includes Surgical Tech credentials; CPR and NBSTSA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to prepare the CVOR by sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Experience with sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Fosters teamwork with surgeons, RN and the surgical team.

Responsabilités

• Prepare the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) by sterilizing instruments.
• Assist surgeons during cardiovascular procedures.
• Maintain sterile supplies and restock as needed.
• Pass off pump lines and monitor patient vitals during procedures.
• Respond to 24/7 coverage and holiday on-call as required.

Connaissances

Surgical instrument handling

Sterile technique

Team communication

Calm under pressure

Formation

Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

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: 16206600 Surgery Cardiovascular Services Work Shift: Job Description: The CV Surgery Unit Surgical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services demands mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Technical Proficiency:

• Mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use.
• Uses procedure preference lists.
• Selects & arranges 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.
• Ability to think and act swiftly in high‑pressure situations, making crucial decisions to support the surgical team.
• Keen observation skills to monitor patient vitals and surgical procedures, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
• Restocks supplies.
• Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes instruments for re‑use according to hospital policy and procedure as needed.
• Prepare the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) by ensuring all necessary surgical instruments and equipment are sterilized and ready for use.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments.
• Assists surgeons by performing duties under the supervision of the RN including care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse.
• Required to take CV emergency call and work specified holidays as needed to provide 24/7 coverage based on the assigned department.
• Passes off pump lines.
• Suctions coronary arteries.
• Plays a vital role in supporting cardiovascular surgeons during complex procedures.
• Assist surgeons during cardiovascular procedures, such as open‑heart surgeries, angioplasties, and pacemaker implantations.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment used during cardiovascular surgeries.

Patient Advocate:

• Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field.

Communication/Record-Keeping:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff.

Education:

• Attends required in‑services, annual review and educational programs.
• Understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures to assist in the efficient and effective treatment of patients as needed.

Regulatory:

• Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from young adults to geriatrics
• Assists surgeon as a “scrubbed” member of the operating team
• Must have integrity
• Trusted to provide sterile supplies and quality patient care during surgical procedures
• Must be able to function independently as well as within a group setting
• Detailed oriented
• Must have extensive contact with: surgeon(s), nurse practitioners, nurses, surgical team members and patients
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
• Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care

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

Salary Range: $25.78 - $38.67

Education:

Associate’s Degree | Surgery | Required High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Surgery | Required Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.