Technologist-Surgical II - L&D

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Starkville, MS, seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare, arrange, and pass instruments and supplies, maintain sterile setup, and assist the surgeon during procedures in line with AST standards.

This role requires certification or 3 years OR experience, strong English communication, and a commitment to continuing education to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three years of Surgical Technologist experience in an OR or certification as required by state.
• Strong English communication to document and perform duties.
• Current national certification through an approved accrediting body.

Responsibilities

• Assists in procedures for the surgical patient following policies and procedures.
• Provides intraoperative care and assists the surgical team.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies safely according to patient needs.
• Demonstrates technical accountability and participates in ongoing education.
• Completes assigned goals and tasks.

Skills

Computer literacy

Professional organization membership

English communication

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile technique

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.

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

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.

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