Operating Room Support Technician

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a support-oriented teammate to assist in patient care as part of the surgical team. Responsibilities include indirect and direct patient care, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring readiness of clinical knowledge and credentials.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to function calmly in a pressure situation.
• Ability to move throughout department and facility.

Responsibilities

• Performs indirect patient care duties.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.
• Performs direct patient care duties.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts to rapid day-to-day changes in the department / unit.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population and communicates appropriately.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Calm under pressure

Mobility in department

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a support-oriented teammate to assist in patient care as part of the surgical team. Responsibilities include indirect and direct patient care, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring readiness of clinical knowledge and credentials.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting. Strong communication and organization are essential.