What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at North Mississippi Health Services?
**Job Title:**
Surgical Technologist**Job Summary:**
The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons, and decontaminating clinical equipment. The role demands good communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle stress in a dynamic environment.**Key Responsibilities:**
Procedure Preparation:- Using preference lists, select supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Performing sponge needle and instrument counts with the RN circulator as specified by policy and procedure of the hospital.
Surgeons Assistant: Assist surgeon by performing nurse supervised duties such as handing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, dressings as needed.
Clinical Equipment: Decontaminates, cleans and sterilizes instruments for re-use according to hospital policy and procedure.
Maintains Performance: Attends required in services, annual review and Competency education programs.
Daily Assignments: Completes assignments including restocking of supplies and turnaround of room for next use.
**Qualifications:**
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Surgical Tech certification from an Accredited program or 1 year experience in lieu of certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience
