CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist - Sign on Bonus

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist in Metairie, LA. The role involves crucial responsibilities in maintaining sterile environments and assisting in surgeries. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and possess CST certification. You'll be an essential part of the surgical team, prioritizing patient safety during procedures in a reputable healthcare setting. LCMC Health fosters a culture of authenticity and collaboration, aiming to deliver outstanding care.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus Available

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Holds CST certification.
• BLS certification is current.

Responsibilities

• Assist the circulating nurse with patient positioning and care.
• Establish and maintain a sterile field.
• Provide scrub assistance during surgical procedures.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Current BLS certification

Job description

Join to apply for the CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist role at LCMC Health

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist role at LCMC Health

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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.
  
  

The 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

• Cardiovascular Operating Room Experience
  
  

Sign-on Bonus Available!

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

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.

Your extras

• 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.

Simple things make the difference.

• To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
• To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
• To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
• To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
  
  

JR0021673

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LCMC Health by 2x

Get notified about new Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Metairie, LA.

Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist - $1,521 per week

New Orleans, LA $1,520.00-$1,520.00 5 days ago

Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist - $1,521 per week

New Orleans, LA $1,520.00-$1,520.00 1 week ago

Certified Surgical Technologist - PT Days

New Orleans, LA $1,520.00-$1,520.00 16 hours ago

RN Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgery - PRN DAYS

RN Clinical Educator - Surgery - Baptist

New Orleans, LA $2,295.00-$2,495.00 1 day ago

New Orleans, LA $2,560.00-$2,760.00 1 day ago

RN - OR/Surgery - OMC Clearview - M-F 615a-245p - PRN

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.