Technologist-Surgical II

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Mississippi seeks a Surgical Technologist for Labor and Delivery to support the operating room team and ensure sterile technique and equipment readiness. This role follows AST guidelines and requires active certification and intraoperative support.

The candidate will assist with patient transport, suite preparation, and maintaining sterile fields to aid the surgeon in delivering safe procedures and optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room or Certification through an approved accreditation body as required by the state in which services are rendered.
• Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body as required by state where services are rendered.
• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs in a safely and adequate manner.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear English communication

Computer literacy

Professional organization membership

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
• Department Labor and Delivery

Job Description

Job Summary

Functions under the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) guidelines for performance. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient within AST standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs in a safely and adequate manner.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A
• Three (3) years of Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room or Certification through an approved accreditation body as required by the state in which services are rendered.

Education

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

• 20 Hours of continuing education annually as required to maintain certification based on state laws
• 20 Hours of continuing education annually as required to maintain certification based on state laws

Special Skills

• Computer literacy. Be a member of a professional organization.

Licensure

• Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body as required by state where services are rendered. BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE