Cardiovascular Call Team - Surgical Tech

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the surgical team as a scrub person under RN supervision, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety during invasive procedures.

The role requires 40 scheduled hours per week, Monday through Friday 10:30 am–7 pm, with on-call duties and a 30-minute in-house respond time. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program and current BLS certification; CST certification

Qualifications

• Two years of Cardiovascular acute hospital setting preferred; one year required.
• Current BLS certification (ILCOR) through recognised providers.
• Call is required according to unit standards.
• One year experience preferred or STHS experience through the Surgical Tech Educational affiliate program.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a scrub person on the surgical team under RN supervision.
• Prepare and handle instrumentation, supplies and devices for procedures.
• Maximize patient safety and sterile technique according to AORN and professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

On-call readiness

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: (Monday through Friday) 10:30 am - 7 pm. Heart call required.

Summary of the Job: Surgical Technologists functions as members of the surgical team in the role of a scrub person. They work under the supervision of a RN to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and surgical procedures maximizing patient safety and sterile technique with the application of AORN and professional standards. The Surgical Technologist is responsible to prepare and handle the instrumentation, supplies, and devices necessary for the surgical procedure.

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of Cardiovascular acute hospital setting preferred, one year required. Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology. LPN Licensure (if applicable). One (1) year experience is preferred or STHS experience through the Surgical Tech Educational affiliate program.Acute Care OR preferred. Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. Call is required according to unit standards. Good communication skills and able to make decisions.

The Surgery Surgical Technologist must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Preferred Qualifications:

Surgical Technology Certification (CST) preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) - reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.