Surgical Tech I-PRN - Grenada

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Grenada, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Tech I-PRN role at UMMC-Grenada Hospital is responsible for preparing the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring surgical equipment and instruments are functioning properly during procedures, and providing basic surgical assistance to the surgical team. This role also ensures patient comfort and quality patient care, and maintains the sterilization of surgical equipment and instruments in accordance with UMMC infection control and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Surgical techniques and equipment knowledge.
• UMMC infection control and regulatory sterilization standards understanding.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills including effective interaction with surgical team members.
• Team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.
• Provides basic surgical support including room set up, sterile field management, handling of specimen and instruments, and room turnover.
• Assesses the equipment, instrument, and supply needs for surgical procedures and ensures availability.
• Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
• Follows infection control policies, AORN recommendation practices, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in the daily practice in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree