Surgical Technologist

Overview

Surgical Technologist — Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time |  rotating with call

3109 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564, United States

The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/She has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. He/She assists in the preparation of the room before surgery and is accountable for all items required for their surgical table, including all required instrumentation and sutures.

Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Not explicitly listed as a separate section in the original text. The following responsibilities are implied by the overview:

• Maintain sterility and assist the surgeon during operations
• Prepare operating room and equipment for procedures
• Manage instrumentation and sutures required for the surgical table
• Adhere to health system policies and accreditation guidance

Education
High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred.

License
N/A

Certification
Current Surgical Technologist Certification preferred. Must complete and maintain current BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.

OR Lead Coordinator and Patient Care Manager.

None.

• Work involves standing, moving about the facility, and travel to another facility within the SRHS service area
• Exerting a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects including the human body; safe lifting practices required
• Exposure to body fluids, sputum and tissues with potential infectious disease
• Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers; use of computer equipment
• Visual acuity and ability to adjust focus for close work
• Ability to be active for extended periods and adapt to schedule changes

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties, assessment and decision-making abilities, excellent communication skills, emotional stability, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and multi-tasking in complex situations; ability to maintain collaborative working relationships.

• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
• Computer and office technology proficiency (keyboard, MS Outlook, Word)
• Appropriate clinical judgment within approved scope of practice for patients of all ages; knowledge of AST process standards
• Must travel throughout the SRHS service area with own transportation