Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during cardiovascular surgical procedures. The role requires understanding the procedure being performed and anticipating the surgeon’s needs while supporting quality patient care and maintaining the sterile field. The technologist helps prepare the operating room and is accountable for the items needed at the surgical table, including instrumentation and sutures. Duties must comply with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

The position is based at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital and is scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating days and call. The employee may need to travel throughout the SRHS service area and must provide their own transportation. The role includes physical activity, patient and equipment handling, potential exposure to bodily fluids and tissues, and the ability to remain active for extended periods. Work schedules may change to meet hospital needs, including changes to off days, shifts, or weekends.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment within the approved scope of practice and apply professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Have thorough knowledge of AST process standards.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, customer service, professional etiquette, attention to detail, multitasking, and ability to work under pressure.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboard use and have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.
• Provide own transportation for travel throughout the SRHS service area.
• Be able to meet the position’s physical demands, including extended activity, frequent movement, safe lifting and handling, and close visual and auditory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification.
• Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment required during surgical procedures.
• Understand the procedure being performed and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Support quality patient care during the operative procedure.
• Maintain the sterile field.
• Assist in preparing the operating room before surgery.
• Account for items required at the surgical table, including instrumentation and sutures.
• Safely move, lift, and handle supplies, equipment, and patients, requesting assistance and using available lifting devices or additional staff as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with SRHS procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable governing guidance and publications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED