PER DIEM / PRN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - $19+ PER HOUR
North Mississippi Health Services
West Point MS 39773 US
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn Surgical Technologist for a per diem / prn job in West Point, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
**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 #2232-00090P. Posted job title: Operating Room/Surgery Technician, Prn, Days, Nmmc-West Point
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. Were 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 womens and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.