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We are currently hiring a Surgical Technician, FT, W/ Call Rotation 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.

**Job 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 andsurgical services (https://www.merithealthriverregion.com/surgery-services) . Our dedicated patient care team consists of trained medical professionals, skilled nurses, compassionate support staff andvolunteers (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 accreditedChest Pain Center (https://www.merithealthriverregion.com/accredited-chest-pain-center) and the state's firstdigital 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:** Home to a diverse range of attractions, from immersive museums to delicious local restaurants, Vicksburg's historic downtown district offers an excellent opportunity to make the most of a relaxing day spent with friends and family.

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.