What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician Leader position at North Mississippi Health Services?
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Surgical Technician Leader at North Mississippi Health Services. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in preparing surgical procedures, maintaining sterile techniques, and assisting surgeons.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of healthcare professionals, develop your skills and knowledge, and make a meaningful contribution to the care and well-being of our patients.
Responsibilities
- Preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Maintaining sterility of operating field and controlling any contamination of that field.
- Assisting surgeon as a scrubbed member of the team by performing nurse supervised duties such as handing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, dressings as needed.
- Decontaminating, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments for re-use according to hospital policy and procedure.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited school of operating room Technician or 5 years OR experience.
- Surgical Tech certification from an Accredited program within 1 Year.
- Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience, including a rotation in each of the surgical specialties.
