Surgical Technologist - $19+ per hour Job Listing at North Mississippi Health Services in Verona, MS (Job ID 5242213-2024-10-25)

Description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Verona, Mississippi.

• 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, required

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000924. Posted job title: Ort, Preop, Ft, Days, Surgery Center Jv

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.