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Surgical Technologist
Singing River Health System Hospital - Gulfport | Part-Time | 6:30am - 3:00pm 1 shift per pay period and 2 on call days a month
Position Overview
The primary function of the Surgical Technologist is as a "scrub technologist" in the surgical suite and other clinical areas. The surgical technologist, under the guidance of the physician and registered nurse, is responsible for implementation of AST Standards which provide for safe and effective techniques and processes for quality patient care. The surgical technologist must possess strong interpersonal skills and a surgical conscience. The Surgical Technologist helps in the preparation of the room before surgery. He/She is responsible for all items required for their surgical table, including all required instrumentation and sutures.
Education
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (or equivalent) or on-the-job training provided SRHS.
Certification
Current Surgical Technology Certification preferred. Must complete BCLS certification by the end of position orientation. Must maintain current BCLS certification.
Experience
Possesses a thorough knowledge of AST process standards.
Physical Demands
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Auditory acuity to hear patient verbal communication and gather data using auscultory skills. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 6-7 hrs per 8 hr shift and adroitly manage multiple pieces of equipment/tubes/invasive lines. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Must have high energy level and be capable of handling high pressure situations. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation.
Mental Demands
Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making skills in the management of acute and chronically ill patients.Communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress level for 6-8 hours/8 hour shift associated with care of acute patient/SO, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and families, and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health care workers.
Special Demands
None.
Full Time
$46k-56k (estimate)
06/13/2024
06/28/2024
singingriverhealthsystem.com
PASCAGOULA, MS
1,000 - 3,000
1931
BRANDON CLOUD
$200M - $500M
Ancillary Healthcare
Singing River Health System is the Mission-Driven, not-for-profit health care provider for the Mississippi Gulf Coast and surrounding areas. As one of South Mississippis largest employers, the system offers award-winning, comprehensive care for every age and stage. Singing River Health System is committed to the highest quality standards as an accredited Blue Cross Blue Shield Center of Excellence and rated #1 in Market for Patient Safety and Overall Medical Excellence by CareChex. Singing River Health System provides both critical and acute health services at each of their hospitals in Gulfpo...rt, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula. Singing River offers charitable assistance and leads numerous educational and community outreach programs. Singing River strengthens the local economy by recruiting more than 300 of the very best physicians and other professionals to its community, while providing adequate jobs, wages and benefits to approximately 3,000 employees and their families. Through this dedication, Singing River improves the health of its community while making it a better place to live and work and are honored to be the caregiver of choice. Stay in tune with the latest Singing River excitement by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Vimeo.
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