Technologist-Surgical II

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under AST guidelines. You will prepare sterile setups, pass instruments, and assist during procedures to help ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Three years of OR experience or national certification are required, plus BLS within 14 days of hire. Responsibilities include intraoperative care, equipment handling, ongoing education, and collaboration with surgeons and staff to

Qualifications

• 3 years of OR Surgical Technologist experience or approved state certification.
• Clear English communication demonstrated in writing and speech.
• 20 hours of continuing education annually as required to maintain certification.
• Computer literacy and membership in a professional organization.
• National certification as Surgical Technologist; BLS 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

Communication

English proficiency

Professional organization membership

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

BLS certification

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

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.

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.

Training

Minimum Required

• 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.

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