Job Description
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Verona, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Surgical Technologist
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Duration : Ongoing
- Employment Type : Staff
Transporting Patients :
Transports patients from nursing units to the holding preanesthesia unit ( PAU )Assist the circulating nurse to transport patients from PAU to the O.RTransports Specimens :
Transports specimens to the lab and delivers blood products from the blood bank to the O.R. according to established policies and proceduresTransports Sterile Supplies / Equipment :
Transports sterilized trays, instruments and equipment to assigned OR rooms as neededInspecting sterile package integrity, storage conditions and equipment for possible damage that would decrease its ability to perform needed functionsTransports Potential Radioactive Supplies :
Transports supplies and bio hazard trash to and from the appropriate area designed for radioactive contaminationEnvironmental Duties :
Assists in cleaning assigned OR rooms during the turn over processMopping floor, and / or wiping down surgical bed, equipment, including trash removalAssist OR Team :
Assists OR team in preparing for surgical casesOpens sterile supplies including disposables and surgical trays pertinent to OR procedureMaking O.R. bedPositioning patient, holding extremities, setting up equipment to increase OR room utilizationMonitor Traffic :
Help limit traffic in and out of O.R. rooms to cut down potential contamination of sterile environment.Shave Preps :
Performs preoperative shave preps as needed, according to policy and procedure.Education :
Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs / trainingRegulatory :
Adheres to NMHS / NMMC Policies / Procedures / GuidelinesComplies with applicable Local / State / Federal policies / procedures / guideline / regulations / laws / statuesRequirements :
High School graduate or equivalent requiredAmerican Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level; requiredThree months of orientation / training depending on experienceOrientation / training will include aseptic techniques, safety, transporting patients, shave preps, OR process, knowledge of supplies and trays, Surgical procedures, environmental process and standard precautionsGood written and verbal communication requiredInteraction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, requiredNorth Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000C19. Posted job title : Turnover Team Technician- Surgery, 3P-11P
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. We’re 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 women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
