Summary

　　Functions under the 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.

　　Requirements, Preferences and Experience

　　Education

　　Minimum: Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body. 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.

　　Licensure, Registration, Certification

　　Minimum: Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body. BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

　　Special Skills

　　Minimum: Computer literacy. Be a member of a professional organization.

　　Training

　　Minimum: 20 Hours of continuing education annually

　　About Baptist Memorial Health Care

　　At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

　　At Baptist, We Offer:

　　Competitive salaries

　　Paid vacation/time off

　　Continuing education opportunities

　　Generous retirement plan

　　Health insurance, including dental and vision

　　Sick leave

　　Service awards

　　Free parking

　　Short-term disability

　　Life insurance

　　Health care and dependent care spending accounts

　　Education assistance/continuing education

　　Employee referral program

　　Job Summary:

　　Position: 14369 - Technologist-Surgical II

　　Facility: MBMC - Hospital

　　Department: JS OR MBMC

　　Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist

　　Type: Clinical

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Work Schedule: Days

　　Location: US:MS:Jackson

　　Located in the Jackson, MS metro area REQNUMBER: 19739