Surgical Technologist - $19+ per hour

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Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Tupelo, 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, required

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID . Posted job title: Ort, Ft, Days, Surgery Center

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.

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