Certified Surgical Tech: Impactful OR Support

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room by assisting during procedures and ensuring equipment availability. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an approved surgical technology program, plus Certification in Surgical Technology and BLS; 1 year of experience preferred.

Strong organizational skills, time management, good judgement, and self-direction are valued as you help maintain patient safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and surgical technology certification required.
• 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting preferred.
• Basic analytical experience.

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 while maintaining quality control measures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-directed

Judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology certification

Surgical Technology Certification

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room by assisting during procedures and ensuring equipment availability. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an approved surgical technology program, plus Certification in Surgical Technology and BLS; 1 year of experience preferred.

Strong organizational skills, time management, good judgement, and self-direction are valued as you help maintain patient safety and compliance.