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Surigical Technician, Surgery, $2K Sign On Bonus

Job ID:

000G8E

Tupelo

Clinical-Non Nursing - SURGERY

Full Time - Evening

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description

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

Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology. Required

Licenses and Certifications

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist. Certified Surgical Technologist. . Required Or

. Willing to accept one year experience in lieu of CST certification. . Required And

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). . . Required

Work Experience

Less than 1 year. Up to three months of orientation/training depending on experience. Required And

1-3 years. 1 year of applicable work experience. Preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Outstanding written and verbal communication

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

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing. Frequently

Walking. Frequently

Sitting. Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs

Pushing/Pulling. Frequently

Climbing. Occasionally

Balancing. Occasionally

Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently

Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally

Grasping. Frequently

Speaking. Constantly

Hearing. Constantly

Repetitive Motions. Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Benefits A

•vailable

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

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to :

Certified Surgical Tech

Education

You must have the following education to :

You must have a Associates or higher