OR Technician Intern, Surgery, PRN
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
Full-time
Mechanic/Technician
Posted on December 10, 2021
Essential Functions:
Procedure Preparation:
Requirements:
Procedure Preparation:
- Uses procedure preference lists
- Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures
- Maintains sterile set for operation(s)
- 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
- Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field
- Restocks supplies
- Straightens operating room for next use
- Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned)
- Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs
- 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