Trauma OR Surgical Technician – Calm Under Pressure

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Mississippi is seeking a Main Unit Surgical Technician to support the operating room by preparing instruments, ensuring sterility, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

You will perform surgical counts with the RN, restock supplies, decontaminate and sterilize instruments, and maintain a calm, high‑pressure presence during trauma cases. Prior trauma OR experience and NBSTSA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Surgery is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) preferred.
• Ability to work 24/7 trauma call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Perform surgical counts with RN circulator per hospital policy.
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare the operating room for next case.
• Assist surgeons during procedures as scrubbed team member.
• Decontaminate, clean and sterilize instruments for reuse.

Skills

Surgical instruments handling

Sterile technique

Sponge/needle/instrument counts

Trauma care protocols

Communication

Work under pressure

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surgery

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services in Mississippi is seeking a Main Unit Surgical Technician to support the operating room by preparing instruments, ensuring sterility, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

You will perform surgical counts with the RN, restock supplies, decontaminate and sterilize instruments, and maintain a calm, high‑pressure presence during trauma cases. Prior trauma OR experience and NBSTSA certification are preferred.