Technologist-Surgical II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in the Jackson, Mississippi area is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under AST guidelines. The role involves preparing the surgical suite, maintaining sterile setup, and passing instruments as needed.

The position emphasizes accuracy, English communication, and ongoing education, with certification requirements to be met within state laws and timelines.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience or certification as required by state.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient.
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Performs activities demonstrating technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Written & Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Professional organization membership

Job description

Overview

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

Minimum Required

• 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.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• 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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired