Certified Surgical Tech: Patient Care in the OR

Ochsner Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Covington, LA is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support surgeons during procedures and maintain sterile technique. The role requires high school completion with CST certification and BLS, plus the ability to handle equipment and assist in daily department operations.

Candidates should have good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment and adapt to changes as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology certification.
• Certification in Surgical Technology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 while maintaining quality control measures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Surgical technology

Time management

Organizational skills

Judgement

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technology certification

Job description

Ochsner Health in Covington, LA is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support surgeons during procedures and maintain sterile technique. The role requires high school completion with CST certification and BLS, plus the ability to handle equipment and assist in daily department operations.

Candidates should have good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment and adapt to changes as needed.