Location
Tupelo, MS, United States
Posted on
Feb 23, 2022
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Essential Functions:
Procedure Preparation:
Uses procedure preference lists
Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures
Maintains sterile set for operation(s)
Surgeon Assistant:
Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties Primary scrub person
Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings
Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure
Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse
Patient Advocate:
Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field
Communication/Record-Keeping:
Restocks supplies
Straightens operating room for next use
Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned)
Education:
Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs
Regulatory:
Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent; required
Completed 6 weeks of an accredited school of Surgical Technology with written recommendation from the Program Director; required Maintain an overall C or above scholastic average
American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification at HCP Level; required
Length of orientation/training depends on clinical experience Orientation will include a rotation in each of the surgical specialties
Good written and verbal communication; required
Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required
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