Trauma OR Surgical Tech — Day Shift

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS, seeks a Surgical Tech to support the operating room team. The role requires preparing supplies and equipment, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons under RN supervision during procedures.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology, with CST certification to be obtained within 90 days. Willingness to take trauma call and work holidays is expected in this Tier 2 trauma setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• CST certification must be obtained within 90 days.
• One year experience in lieu of CST cert permitted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize operating room for procedures.
• Assist surgeons during procedures under RN supervision.
• Perform surgical counts and maintain sterile technique.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments for reuse.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments handling

Teamwork

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

NBSTSA CST Certification

TS-C NCCT Certification

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS, seeks a Surgical Tech to support the operating room team. The role requires preparing supplies and equipment, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons under RN supervision during procedures.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology, with CST certification to be obtained within 90 days. Willingness to take trauma call and work holidays is expected in this Tier 2 trauma setting.