Job detail

Surgical Asst/Scrub - Surgery - Days- FT - Biloxi Location

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

#LPN #Healthcare #Operating Room #Surgical Procedures #Clinical Support #Surgical Assistant #Scrub Technician #Instruments #Surgical Technology #Medical Institution

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

Biloxi, Mississippi

Quick overview

The surgical assistant supports the medical team by assisting physicians during surgical procedures and managing surgical instruments. They are responsible for maintaining professional communication with co-workers and learning advanced surgical techniques.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma and either certification as an operating room technician, a practical nursing license, or extensive on-the-job training. A minimum of two years of surgical technology experience is required, though graduates of accredited programs may substitute for this experience.

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Job description

Job Summary

Contributes to the team by assisting the physician with the performance of surgical procedures and instruments.

Required Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess one of the following: Certification from an accredited school for Operating Room Technician, or graduate from an accredited practical nursing school, or extensive preparation through on-the-job training.

Must have current licensure as indicated by profession (LPN must be licensed by State Board of Nursing).

Minimum of two(2) years training in surgical technology from a comparable medical institution. LPNs must have one (1) years' experience as a scrub technician. Or, a graduate of an accredited program in Surgical Technology may substitute for experience.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Proficient Knowledge of duties and responsibilities of a surgical technician. The ability to communicate with co-workers in a professional manner. The ability to learn advanced procedures, instruments, and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in Surgical Technology.

One (1) year experience as a Certified Surgical Technician. Five (5) years of work experience as Surgical Technician.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: N/A

Gulfport, Mississippi