Operating Room/Surgery Technician, FT, Days, NMMC-Amory

Operating Room/Surgery Technician, FT, Days, NMMC-Amory

Job ID: FT Gilmore Amory Clinical-Non Nursing - SURGERY Full Time - Day

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to continuously improve the health of the people of our region. Our vision is to provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America. We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
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Job Description

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

Requirements

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

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support

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