Surgical Technician 22+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technician for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
& Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technician
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff
• JOB SUMMARY*

The Main Unit Surgical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services demands mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use. The technician is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons during procedures, and decontaminating clinical equipment. This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support trauma surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments. These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a Tier 2 trauma setting.
• JOB*FUNCTIONS*

Technical Proficiency:
• Mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use.
• Uses procedure preference lists.
• Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Surgical Counts along with RN circulator performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts as specified by policy and procedure of the hospital.
• Ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, making crucial decisions to support the surgical team.
• Keen observation skills to monitor patient vitals and surgical procedures, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
• Restocks supplies.
• Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes instruments for re-use according to hospital policy and procedure as needed.
• Prepares and organizes operating room suite for next use.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments.
• Assists surgeons by performing duties under the supervision of the RN including care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse.
• Required to take specialty/trauma call and work specified holidays as needed to provide 24/7 coverage based on the assigned department.

Patient Advocate:
• Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field.

Communication/Record-Keeping:
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff.

Education:
• Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs.
• Understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures to assist in the efficient and effective treatment of patients as needed.

Regulatory:
• Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center.
• QUALIFICATIONS*Education*Education Level*Education Details*Required/Preferred*

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

High School graduate or equivalent

Required

And

Associate's Degree

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or will accept 1 year of experience in lieu of certification

• Licenses and Certifications*Licenses and Certifications*Licenses and Certifications Details*Time Frame*Required/*Preferred*

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist

Preferred


Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level

• Work Experience*Number of Years*Work Experience Details*Required/*Preferred*

Less than 1 year

Up to three months of orientation/training depending on experience



1-3 years

1 year of applicable work experience

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities*Knowledge, Skills, Abilities*Required/Preferred*Proficiency*

Outstanding written and verbal communication


N/A

Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from young adults to geriatrics



Assists surgeon as a 'scrubbed' member of the operating team



Must have integrity



Trusted to provide sterile supplies and quality patient care during surgical procedures



Must be able to function independently as well as within a group setting



Detailed oriented



Must have extensive contact with: surgeon(s), nurse practitioners, nurses, surgical team members and patients



Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve



Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care


• SCOPE*Freedom To Act:*Problem Solving:*Impact:*Financial Responsibility:* Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:
• Approval Responsibility:
• P & L Responsibility:
• Assets Controlled:
• Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
• Total Financial Responsibility:
• Budget Responsibility* Primary Budget Responsibility:
• Shared Budget Responsibility:
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BYA. Posted job title: Surgical Technician
About North Mississippi Health Services At 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.