Surgical Technician

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons, and decontaminating clinical equipment. Responsibilities include enforcing safety measures, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and managing various physical tasks such as lifting, pushing/pulling, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching. The role demands good communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle stress in a dynamic environment.

Job Functions

Procedure Preparation

- Using preference lists, select supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. - Perform surgical counts along with RN circulator, performing sponge needle and instrument counts as specified by hospital policy and procedure.

Sterile Technique

- Maintain sterility of the operating field and control any contamination.

Surgeons Assistant

- Assist the surgeon as a scrubbed member of the team by performing nurse-supervised duties such as handing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, and dressings as needed.

Clinical Equipment

- Decontaminate, clean, and sterilize instruments for re-use according to hospital policy and procedure.

Maintains Performance

- Attend required in-services, annual reviews, and competency education programs.

Daily Assignments

- Complete assignments including restocking supplies and turning down the room for next use.

Qualifications

Education

- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Licenses and Certifications

- Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support and Certified Surgical Tech

Work Experience

- 1-3 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Competent to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. - Files, answers phone, schedules, utilizes computer skills (Excel and Word) when possible, complies reports. - Primary accountability for assisting surgeon as a “scrubbed” team member. - Must organize and prioritize work assignments. - Interacts daily with patients, central sterile processing, and OR staff and surgeons. - Must have good communication skills and reflect a positive caring attitude toward customers and co-workers. - Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment. - Must be able to provide information regarding instruments and equipment and sterilization techniques.

Physical Demands

- Standing. Frequently - Walking. Frequently - Sitting. Occasionally - Lifting/Carrying. Frequently up to 100 lbs - Pushing/Pulling. Frequently - Climbing. Occasionally - Balancing. Occasionally - Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently - Reaching/Overhead Work. Occasionally - Grasping. Frequently - Speaking. Continuously - Hearing. Continuously - Repetitive Motions. Continuously - Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently

Benefits Available

- Continuing Education - 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions - Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance - Wellness Programs and Incentives - Referral Bonuses - Employee Assistance Program - Medical Benefits - Dental Benefits - Vision Benefits - License + Certification Reimbursement - Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance - Employee Discount Program - Other: - Early Access to Earned Wages - Tuition Assistance - Relocation Assistance - Paid Time Away - Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

Licenses

- Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support and Certified Surgical Tech

Education

- High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent