Lead Surgical Technician
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team.
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Job Description
Instrument/Equipment Preparation:
- Decontaminates, sterilizes and prepares surgical instruments
- Decontaminates clinical equipment
- Distributes surgical instruments and clinical equipment
- Assures quality instrument set preparation
- Monitors and re-stocks supply and equipment
Customer Service: - Works closely with Department Manager, Surgeons, Surgery Center, NMMC-Tupelo Surgery Staff and Off-Site Clinics to assure patient and physician needs are met
- Interacts one-on-one with Surgery Staff and Surgeons to assure positive patient outcomes
- Recommends and Implements action for improving processes
Supervise: - Supervises the processing of reusable supplies, materials, and equipment through sterilizing in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
- Coordinates CSP Staff daily to assure quality and efficient staffing
- Coordinates shift work assignments for employees
- Works directly with Head Nurses regarding tray issues
- Delivers Staff Huddles to incoming shifts
- Responsible for running/documenting daily washer and/or sterilizer tests
- Assist with new staff orientation
Education/Communication: - Effectively communicates sterile techniques and enforces quality care issues with the hospital staff
Regulatory: - Abides by Federal, State, and NMHS’ policies/procedures, guidelines, and/or laws
- Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
Adheres to and enforces CSP policies
Job Knowledge: - High School Diploma or equivalent; required
- Must have graduated from an accredited Operating Room Technician program; required, ADN degree preferred
- Must be certified as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 1 year of accepting position; required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Central Sterile Processing Department; required
- Excellent written and verbal communication required
- Knowledge of computer hardware/software; required
- Detail oriented; required
- Excellent stress-management skills; required
Ability to interact with internal and external customers; required
Requirements
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
You must have a Associates or higher
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