Technologist-Surgical II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team by arranging, inventorying, and maintaining a sterile setup, and passing items during procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the surgical suite, moving patients, and aiding in exposure and homeostasis under AST guidelines.

The role emphasizes English communication, computer literacy, and active participation in ongoing education to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room.
• Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body as required by the state where services are rendered.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performance of procedures for the surgical patient.
• Assist in providing intraoperative care.
• Provide and utilize equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Demonstrate technical accountability in surgical tasks.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

English 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