Operating Room Support Technician - Surgical Care Team

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Shreveport, LA seeks an Operating Room Assistant to provide technical support, assist with patient care within the surgical team, transport patients, run errands, relay messages, and help with room turnover.

Required: High School diploma, BLS certification, and experience in fast-paced environments. Preferred: OR experience or 6 months patient care exposure. Equal opportunity employer. Remote work not available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation and working with little supervision.
• Preferred: 6 months patient care experience, operating room experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• 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 specific patient population, including privacy and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Work with little supervision

Time management

Calm under pressure

Good judgment

Organizational skills

Mobility within department

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Shreveport, LA seeks an Operating Room Assistant to provide technical support, assist with patient care within the surgical team, transport patients, run errands, relay messages, and help with room turnover.

Required: High School diploma, BLS certification, and experience in fast-paced environments. Preferred: OR experience or 6 months patient care exposure. Equal opportunity employer. Remote work not available.