Certified Surgical Tech: Impactful OR Support

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a surgical technologist to assist in procedures, manage equipment, and support the surgical department. The role includes direct patient care during operations, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring readiness of supplies for procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with graduation from an approved surgical technology program, certification in surgical technology, and BLS. Preferred experience of 1 year in a similar medical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate from an accepted surgical technologist program.
• Certification in Surgical Technology required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties, including assisting physicians during procedures.
• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, equipment, training, and credentials.
• Adapts to change in a positive constructive manner.
• Ensures cleanliness and disinfection of endoscopes and maintains quality control.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technology certification

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a surgical technologist to assist in procedures, manage equipment, and support the surgical department. The role includes direct patient care during operations, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring readiness of supplies for procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with graduation from an approved surgical technology program, certification in surgical technology, and BLS. Preferred experience of 1 year in a similar medical setting.