North Mississippi Medical Center
Surgical Technician, CV Surgery, $5K Sign on Bonus
North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi, United States, 38801
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to continuously improve the health of the people of our region. We aim to provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America. We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniqueyour talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team.
#WhatConnectsYou #NMHSConnections
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The CV Surgery Unit Surgical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services demands mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use. The technician is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons during procedures, and decontaminating clinical equipment.This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support CV surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of CV care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments.These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a CV setting. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | Technical Proficiency: *
Mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use. *
Uses procedure preference lists. *
Selects & arranges 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. *
Ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, making crucial decisions to support the surgical team. *
Keen observation skills to monitor patient vitals and surgical procedures, ensuring no detail is overlooked. *
Restocks supplies. *
Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes instruments for re-use according to hospital policy and procedure as needed. *
Prepare the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) by ensuring all necessary surgical instruments and equipment are sterilized and ready for use. *
Capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments. *
Assists surgeons by performing duties under the supervision of the RN including care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse. *
Required to take CV emergency call and work specified holidays as needed to provide 24/7 coverage based on the assigned department. *
Passes off pump lines. *
Suctions coronary arteries. *
Plays a vital role in supporting cardiovascular surgeons during complex procedures. *
Assist surgeons during cardiovascular procedures, such as open-heart surgeries, angioplasties, and pacemaker implantations. *
Operate and monitor specialized equipment used during cardiovascular surgeries. Patient Advocate: *
Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field. Communication/Record-Keeping: *
Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff. Education: *
Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs. *
Understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures to assist in the efficient and effective treatment of patients as needed. Regulatory: *
Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
High School graduate or equivalent
Required And
Associate's Degree
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or will accept 1 year of experience in lieu of certification
Required
Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications Details
Time Frame
Required/ Preferred
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Certified Surgical Technologist
Preferred
And
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level
Required Work Experience
Number of Years
Work Experience Details
Required/ Preferred
Less than 1 year
Up to three months of orientation/training depending on experience
Required
And
1-3 years
1 year of applicable work experience
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required/Preferred
Proficiency
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Required
N/A
Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from young adults to geriatrics
Required
N/A
Assists surgeon as a scrubbed member of the operating team
Required
N/A
Must have integrity
Required
N/A
Trusted to provide sterile supplies and quality patient care during surgical procedures
Required
N/A
Must be able to function independently as well as within a group setting
Required
N/A
Detailed oriented
Required
N/A
Must have extensive contact with: surgeon(s), nurse practitioners, nurses, surgical team members and patients
Required
N/A
Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
Required
N/A
Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care
Required
N/A
**SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:** *
Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: *
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:
Requirements The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description. Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply: Certified Surgical Tech, Certified Surgical Tech, and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support Education
You must have the following education to apply:
You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher
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We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniqueyour talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team.
#WhatConnectsYou #NMHSConnections
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The CV Surgery Unit Surgical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services demands mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use. The technician is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons during procedures, and decontaminating clinical equipment.This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support CV surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of CV care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments.These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a CV setting. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | Technical Proficiency: *
Mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use. *
Uses procedure preference lists. *
Selects & arranges 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. *
Ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, making crucial decisions to support the surgical team. *
Keen observation skills to monitor patient vitals and surgical procedures, ensuring no detail is overlooked. *
Restocks supplies. *
Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes instruments for re-use according to hospital policy and procedure as needed. *
Prepare the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) by ensuring all necessary surgical instruments and equipment are sterilized and ready for use. *
Capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments. *
Assists surgeons by performing duties under the supervision of the RN including care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse. *
Required to take CV emergency call and work specified holidays as needed to provide 24/7 coverage based on the assigned department. *
Passes off pump lines. *
Suctions coronary arteries. *
Plays a vital role in supporting cardiovascular surgeons during complex procedures. *
Assist surgeons during cardiovascular procedures, such as open-heart surgeries, angioplasties, and pacemaker implantations. *
Operate and monitor specialized equipment used during cardiovascular surgeries. Patient Advocate: *
Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field. Communication/Record-Keeping: *
Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff. Education: *
Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs. *
Understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures to assist in the efficient and effective treatment of patients as needed. Regulatory: *
Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
High School graduate or equivalent
Required And
Associate's Degree
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or will accept 1 year of experience in lieu of certification
Required
Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications Details
Time Frame
Required/ Preferred
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Certified Surgical Technologist
Preferred
And
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level
Required Work Experience
Number of Years
Work Experience Details
Required/ Preferred
Less than 1 year
Up to three months of orientation/training depending on experience
Required
And
1-3 years
1 year of applicable work experience
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required/Preferred
Proficiency
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Required
N/A
Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from young adults to geriatrics
Required
N/A
Assists surgeon as a scrubbed member of the operating team
Required
N/A
Must have integrity
Required
N/A
Trusted to provide sterile supplies and quality patient care during surgical procedures
Required
N/A
Must be able to function independently as well as within a group setting
Required
N/A
Detailed oriented
Required
N/A
Must have extensive contact with: surgeon(s), nurse practitioners, nurses, surgical team members and patients
Required
N/A
Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
Required
N/A
Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care
Required
N/A
**SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:** *
Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: *
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:
Requirements The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description. Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply: Certified Surgical Tech, Certified Surgical Tech, and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support Education
You must have the following education to apply:
You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher
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