Operating Room Technician Jobs in Mississippi

Operating Room Technician jobs in Mississippi are concentrated in acute-care hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical practices, with steady demand from entry-level scrub roles through lead surgical technologist positions. The strongest hiring activity is in Jackson, Gulfport, and Hattiesburg, where large systems such as UMMC (University of Mississippi Medical Center), Singing River Health System, and Forrest General Hospital maintain active surgical programs. The most in-demand specialties include orthopedic, cardiovascular, and general surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerSinging River Health System
Top cityJackson, MS
Cities hiring6
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring6

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White Glove Placement, Inc.
RN Operating Room
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White Glove Placement, Inc.
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RN Operating Room
White Glove Placement, Inc.
Canton, Mississippi
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
NRP Certification
1,001-5,000

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Travel RN-OR-Operating Room in Jackson, Mississippi
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Travel RN-OR-Operating Room in Jackson, Mississippi
Voyage Health
Jackson, Mississippi
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$2,084 - $2,195/yr

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Singing River Health System
Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | Operating Room
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Singing River Health System
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Full Time | Operating Room
Singing River Health System
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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University of Mississippi Medical Center
RN Inpatient - Children's Operating Room
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
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RN Inpatient - Children's Operating Room
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
IT Support
IT Support & Systems Administration
Project Management
Technical Program Management
5,001-10,000

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SCA Health
Registered Nurse Operating Room II - Surgicare of Jackson
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SCA Health
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Registered Nurse Operating Room II - Surgicare of Jackson
SCA Health
Jackson, Mississippi
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$32.5 - $42/hr
PALS Certification
10,000+

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Operating Room Technician Jobs by City in Mississippi

Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Jackson
3 jobs
Canton
1 job
Gulfport
1 job
Southaven
1 job
Pascagoula
1 job
Ocean Springs
1 job

Operating Room Technician Job Market in Mississippi

A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Singing River Health System
Singing River Health System3 open roles
SCA Health
SCA Health1 open role
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Voyage Health1 open role
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What Mississippi Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Mississippi.

  • Active Surgical Technologist certification (CST) recognized by Mississippi hiring facilities
  • Completion of an accredited surgical technology or operating room technician program
  • Experience scrubbing and circulating in general or specialty surgical procedures
  • Familiarity with sterile field technique and aseptic surgical protocols
  • Ability to handle and pass instruments accurately during live operative cases
  • Basic life support certification current at time of hire
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Operating Room Technician Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operating room technician in Mississippi?

You become an operating room technician in Mississippi by completing an accredited surgical technology program at a Mississippi community college or university, such as those offered at Hinds Community College or Meridian Community College, then sitting for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Mississippi does not issue a separate state license for surgical technologists, but most hospitals and surgery centers require active CST certification as a condition of hire.

Which companies hire operating room technicians in Mississippi?

Companies currently hiring operating room technicians in Mississippi include Singing River Health System, SCA Health, and Voyage Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Mississippi's largest surgical employers are concentrated in hospital systems with high-volume operating room departments, particularly those affiliated with academic medical centers or regional trauma programs.

Which Mississippi cities have the most operating room technician jobs?

Jackson, Canton, and Gulfport have the most operating room technician openings in Mississippi. Jackson leads because it anchors the state's academic and trauma surgery infrastructure through UMMC, while Gulfport and Hattiesburg draw consistent openings from large regional health systems serving the Gulf Coast and Pine Belt populations.

How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Mississippi with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to surgical technology student extern or new-graduate programs at Mississippi's larger hospital systems, including UMMC and Merit Health facilities, which regularly bring in candidates directly from accredited programs before full certification. Lateral moves from sterile processing technician, surgical aide, or central supply roles are a recognized bridge into the OR. Earning your CST certification immediately after completing your program gives you a significant edge over candidates who delay the exam.

Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Mississippi?

You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Mississippi employers. Find roles that match your credentials and experience level, and apply directly to each one.

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