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Description
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 ServicesAt 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.
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