Surgical Technologist II
Baptist
- Location
- Onsite (Brandon, MS)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the Role
Baptist Memorial Health Care is a leading not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Mid-South. This role involves assisting the surgical team with patient preparation, maintaining sterile environments, and managing instruments to ensure safe and optimal patient outcomes during procedures.
Skills
Surgical instrumentation
Sterile technique
Operating room assistance
Patient preparation
Homeostasis
Surgical suite maintenance
Inventory management
Computer literacy
Communication skills
BLS certification
Full job details
Job Summary
Functions under the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) guidelines for performance. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient within AST standards. Performs other duties as assigned.Responsibilities
- Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
- Assists in providing intraoperative care.
- Provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs in a safely and adequate manner.
- Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
- Participates in ongoing educational activities.
- Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
- #N/A
Minimum Required
- Three (3) years of Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room or Certification through an approved accreditation body as required by the state in which services are rendered.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
- Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
- 20 Hours of continuing education annually as required to maintain certification based on state laws
Preferred/Desired
- 20 Hours of continuing education annually as required to maintain certification based on state laws
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Computer literacy. Be a member of a professional organization.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body as required by state where services are rendered. BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired