Surgical Technologist - $19+ per hour

Company: North Mississippi Health Services
Location: Nettleton
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionNorth Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Nettleton, Mississippi.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff
  Procedure Preparation:
  
  * Uses procedure preference lists
  * Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures
  * Maintains sterile set for operation(s)
  
  Surgeon Assistant:
  
  * Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties
  * Primary scrub person
  * Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings
  * Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure
  * Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse
  
  Patient Advocate:
  
  * Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field
  
  Communication/Record-Keeping:
  
  * Restocks supplies
  * Straightens operating room for next use
  * Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned)
  
  Education:
  
  * Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs
  
  Regulatory:
  
  * Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center
  
  Requirements:
  
  * High School graduate or equivalent required
  * Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or on the job training with two years scrub experience in an OR setting.
  * Surgical Technologist certification preferred
  * American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level required
  * Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience
  * Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties
  * Good written and verbal communication required
  * Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, requiredNorth Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000A1F. Posted job title: Operating Room/Surgery Technician, Ft, Days, Nmmc Gilmore AmoryAbout North Mississippi Health ServicesAt North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the "you" you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate "why" – our patients.With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.

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