Certified CSP Surgical Technician- 11pm-7:30am

JOB SUMMARY
The Technician – Operating Room & Survey at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons, and decontaminating clinical equipment. Their responsibilities include enforcing safety measures, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and managing various physical tasks such as lifting, pushing/pulling, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching. The role demands good communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle stress in a dynamic environment.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Procedure preparation:

• Using preference lists, select supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Surgical Counts along with RN circulator performs sponge needle and instrument counts as specified by policy and procedure of the hospital.
  Sterile Technique:
• Maintains sterility of operating field controls any contamination of that field.
  Surgeons Assistant:
• As a scrubbed member of the team, 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
  Education
  Education Level
  Education Details
  Required/Preferred
  High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  Required
  
  Associate’s Degree
  Graduate of an accredited school of operating room Technician or 5 years OR experience
  Required
  
  

  Licenses and Certifications
  Licenses and Certifications
  Licenses and Certifications Details
  Time Frame
  Required/
  Preferred
  Surgical Tech certification from an Accredited program
  within 1 Year
  Required
  
  Work Experience
  Number of Years
  Work Experience Details
  Required/
  Preferred
  Three to six months of orientation/training depending on experience
  Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties
  Required
  1-3 years
  1 year of work experience
  Preferred
  
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  Required/Preferred
  Proficiency
  Competent to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
  Required
  N/A
  Files, answer phone, schedules, utilizes computer skills (Excel and Word) when possible, complies reports,
  Required
  N/A
  Primary accountability for assisting surgeon as a “scrubbed” team member.
  Required
  N/A
  The Tech will perform under the supervision of a Registered Nurse accountable for handling of instruments and all counts (cleaning and assembly.)
  Required
  N/A
  Must organize and prioritize work assignments.
  Required
  N/A
  Interacts daily with patients, central sterile processing and O.R. staff and surgeons.
  Required
  N/A
  Must have good communication skills and reflect and positive caring attitude toward customers and co-workers.
  Required
  N/A
  Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment.
  Required
  N/A
  Must be able to provide information regarding instruments and equipment and sterilization techniques.
  Required
  N/A

  
  
  

  SCOPE
  Freedom To Act:
  Problem Solving:
  Impact:
  Financial Responsibility:

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• Approval Responsibility:
• P & L Responsibility:
• Assets Controlled:
• Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
• Total Financial Responsibility:
  Budget Responsibility
• Primary Budget Responsibility:
• Shared Budget Responsibility: