Endoscopy Surgical Technologist - Scrub & Support

Ochsner Health; Pearl Acres (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Pearl Acres, LA, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to ensure availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures. You will scrub, assist for endoscopy, and perform related duties under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include organizing supplies, supporting patient care across age groups, and maintaining credentials. A careful, flexible schedule and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program (Online surgical tech programs not accepted) OR 5 years of Surgical Technologist Experience.
• Preferred - 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting.
• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association; Certification in surgical technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties.
• Organizes activities and supplies based on surgery schedule and daily needs of the department.
• Competently cares for and provides services to patients/customers in specific relations to their age and developmental stage with supervision of the staff nurse.
• Communicates information pertaining to patient care needs to patients, family members and co-workers.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts to rapid changes in the department caused by unit census, patient acuity and resource availability.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Communication

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Surgical technologist program or military program

5 years surgical technologist experience

Job description

Ochsner Health in Pearl Acres, LA, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to ensure availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures. You will scrub, assist for endoscopy, and perform related duties under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include organizing supplies, supporting patient care across age groups, and maintaining credentials. A careful, flexible schedule and adherence to safety standards are essential.