Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position is at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital. The schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating days and call. The role reports to the OR Lead Coordinator and Patient Care Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. Travel throughout the SRHS service area is required, using the employee’s own transportation. Management may revise duties or assign other tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Demonstrate keen assessment and decision-making abilities, strong written and verbal communication, emotional stability, and the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage complex tasks.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Demonstrate superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Be proficient with computers and keyboard use, and have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment within the approved scope of practice and use professional skills with patients of all ages.
• Possess thorough knowledge of AST process standards.
• Be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and moving about, safely handling patients and equipment with assistance, repetitive hand and wrist movements, close visual and auditory tasks, and remaining active for extended periods.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, recognizing that days off, shifts, or weekends may change according to hospital needs.
• Provide personal transportation for required travel throughout the SRHS service area.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification.
• Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Understand procedures and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Help ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and maintain the sterile field.
• Assist with preparation of the operating room before surgery.
• Account for all items required at the surgical table, including instrumentation and sutures.
• Perform duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable health care guidance.
• Safely move, lift, and handle supplies, equipment, and patients, requesting assistance when needed.
• Travel throughout the SRHS service area using personal transportation.

What This Job Offers

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