SummarynnFunctions under the AST guidelines for performance. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient within AST standards. Performs other duties as assigned.nnResponsibilitiesnnAssists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.nnAssists in providing intraoperative care.nnProvides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs in a safely and adequate manner.nnPerforms activities that demonstrate technical accountability.nnParticipates in ongoing educational activities.nnCompletes assigned goals.nnRequirements, Preferences and ExperiencennEducationnnMinimum: Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.nnLicensure, Registration, CertificationnnMinimum: Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body. BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIREnnSpecial SkillsnnMinimum: Computer literacy. Be a member of a professional organization.nnTrainingnnMinimum: 20 Hours of continuing education annuallynnAbout Baptist Memorial Health CarennAt Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.nnAt Baptist, We Offer:nnCompetitive salariesnnPaid vacation/time offnnContinuing education opportunitiesnnGenerous retirement plannnHealth insurance, including dental and visionnnSick leavennService awardsnnFree parkingnnShort-term disabilitynnLife insurancennHealth care and dependent care spending accountsnnEducation assistance/continuing educationnnEmployee referral programnnJob Summary:nnPosition: 4713 - Technologist-Surgical IInnFacility: BMH - Golden Triangle HospitalnnDepartment: GT OR Operating Room BMH GTRnnCategory: Clinical Technician/TechnologistnnType: ClinicalnnWork Type: Full TimennWork Schedule: DaysnnLocation: US:MS:ColumbusnnLocated in the Jackson metro area. REQNUMBER: 26882