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

n**Procedure Preparation:**
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n* Uses procedure preference lists
n* Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures
n* Maintains sterile set for operation(s)
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n**Surgeon Assistant:**
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n* Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties
n * Primary scrub person
n * Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings
n * Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure
n * Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse
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n**Patient Advocate:**   
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n* Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field
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n**Communication/Record-Keeping:**
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n* Restocks supplies
n* Straightens operating room for next use
n* Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned)
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n**Education:**
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n* Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs             
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n**Regulatory:**
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n* Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center
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nRequirements:
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n* High School graduate or equivalent required
n* Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or on the job training with two years scrub experience in an OR setting.
n* Surgical Technologist certification preferred
n* American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level required
n* Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience
n * Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties
n* Good written and verbal communication required
n* 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

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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