Full-Time Surgical Technologist | On-Call OR Team

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the OR team in Covington, LA, working under an RN to ensure safe, sterile procedures and readiness of instrumentation and supplies.

The role requires an accredited Surgical Technology program graduate with BLS on file, on-call availability within 30 minutes, and strong communication and decision-making skills. Full-time and PRN shifts available with on-call duties per unit standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• One year experience preferred or STHS experience through the Surgical Tech Educational affiliate program.
• Acute Care OR preferred.
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR with manikin check-off.
• Call is required according to unit standards.
• Good communication skills and able to make decisions.
• The Surgical Technologist must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Responsibilities

• Scrub person on the surgical team under RN supervision.
• Prepare and handle instrumentation, supplies and devices for procedures.
• Maximize patient safety and sterile technique per AORN and professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Decision making

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

CST certification preferred

Job description

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the OR team in Covington, LA, working under an RN to ensure safe, sterile procedures and readiness of instrumentation and supplies.

The role requires an accredited Surgical Technology program graduate with BLS on file, on-call availability within 30 minutes, and strong communication and decision-making skills. Full-time and PRN shifts available with on-call duties per unit standards.