Certified Surgical Technologist - PRN Days

100 LCMC Health; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the circulating nurse, maintain sterile technique, and prepare the OR for procedures in a fast-paced surgical area.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and proactive help, with responsibilities spanning site confirmation, instrument handling, and aseptic practice consistent with NBSTSA/NCCT standards and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Current BLS certification.
• Preferred: Previous Surgical Tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the circulating nurse with patient positioning and site preparation.
• Maintain a sterile field and scrub during procedures with instrument handling.
• Prepare the OR by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures.
• Follow asepsis principles and report any breaks in sterile technique.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) NBSTSA or NCCT

Current BLS certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job. As a trusted member of the operating room team, your top priority as a Surgical Technologist is a safe surgery for every patient. You’re the watch dog in the OR protecting patients from harm by maintaining a sterile environment. It’s all about preparation and anticipation, ensuring the instrumentation and equipment is there when the surgeon needs it. As a Surgical Tech, you thrive on responsibility, focus on the little things, and organize like nobody’s business. But you're also human - so you ask for help quickly and offer help proactively. That’s what we love about you. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, your empathy, compassion, personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this crucial surgical team role.

Your Everyday Assist the circulating nurse with patient positioning, confirmation/preparation of operative site, care of operative specimens and room turnover. Establish and maintain an organized sterile field. Provide scrub assistance during procedures which reflect awareness of anatomy, necessary principles, skills, supplies, and adequate knowledge base. Demonstrate the application of the principles of asepsis and select proper sterilization method of instruments/equipment prior to procedures and verify sterile instruments taking corrective action when any unsafe practice, conditions or breaks in aseptic technique occur and report information to the circulating nurse. Prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card. Follow policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting up back table, draping and counting with the circulating nurse.

Must-Haves Minimum:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Certification for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Current BLS certification
• Preferred: Previous Surgical Tech experience is highly preferred

WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.

About East Jefferson General Hospital

About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do. You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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