Trauma OR Surgical Tech — Sterile Instrument Specialist

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Main Unit Surgical Technician to maintain sterile instruments, assist surgeons, and support trauma teams in a Tier 2 trauma setting. You will ensure sterility, prepare ORs, and perform instrument counts with RN staff, adapting to high-pressure scenarios with calm and precision.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Surgery and strong teamwork, communication, and procedural knowledge. Must participate in on-call coverage, including holidays.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Surgery required.
• Proficiency in sterile technique and instrument handling.
• Ability to assist surgeons and nursing staff in high-pressure trauma settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize operating room suite for next use.
• Maintain sterile field and perform surgical counts as required.
• Assist surgeons during procedures under RN supervision.
• Decontaminate and reprocess instruments according to policy.
• Restock supplies and ensure readiness of equipment.
• Respond to 24/7 trauma call and holidays as needed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instruments handling

Trauma care support

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Surgery

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Main Unit Surgical Technician to maintain sterile instruments, assist surgeons, and support trauma teams in a Tier 2 trauma setting. You will ensure sterility, prepare ORs, and perform instrument counts with RN staff, adapting to high-pressure scenarios with calm and precision.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Surgery and strong teamwork, communication, and procedural knowledge. Must participate in on-call coverage, including holidays.