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We are currently hiring a PRN, Surgical Technician to join our winning team!

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Job Description : The Surgical Technician works in collaboration with the surgeon and RN to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technician must follow aseptic technique procedures and be able to provide equipment and supplies based on patient and surgeon needs. During surgery, the Surgical Technician practices under the direction of the surgeon and surgical nursing staff.

Requirements: Post-secondary course work in surgical technology, biological sciences, medical assisting or related discipline is preferred. Three years of progressive operating room surgical technician experience is strongly preferred (in lieu of certification). BLS certification is required.

About Us: Merit Health River Region is your community healthcare provider, a 361-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic (https://www.merithealthriverregion.com/diagnostic-imaging) , emergency (https://www.merithealthriverregion.com/emergency-department) , and medical and surgical services (https://www.merithealthriverregion.com/surgery-services) . Our dedicated patient care team consists of trained medical professionals, skilled nurses, compassionate support staff and volunteers (https://www.merithealthriverregion.com/volunteer-opportunities) working together to provide patient-centered care in a professional and personal environment. We are a care leader, as Mississippi's first accredited Chest Pain Center (https://www.merithealthriverregion.com/accredited-chest-pain-center) and the state's first digital mammography (https://www.merithealthriverregion.com/breast-care-womens) center. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Community: Vicksburg is a city in western Mississippi. It’s known as the site of a key Civil War battle. The Siege of Vicksburg is commemorated at the vast Vicksburg National Military Park, which encompasses the Vicksburg National Cemetery and the restored USS Cairo gunboat. The landmark Old Court House has a museum displaying Civil War artifacts. The Lower Mississippi River Museum features an aquarium and interactive exhibits.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.