Operating Room Technician — Essential, Sterile OR Support

Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell; Lakewood (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital in the New Orleans area seeks an OR Technician to support safe and efficient surgical procedures. You will prepare the operating room, maintain a sterile environment, organize instruments and supplies, and assist the surgical team before, during and after procedures.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, BLS certification, and preferred CST certification within 120 days of hire or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current CST certification preferred within 120 days or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile techniques, and OR procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses and the surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room and gathers instruments and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Maintains sterile field and assists the surgical team before, during and after procedures.
• Assists with gowning, gloving, and draping of the operative field.
• Performs counts of sponges, needles and instruments with the RN.
• Transports specimens and cultures to the laboratory as needed.
• Cleans and prepares the OR between procedures and at day end.

Education

Graduation from an Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital in the New Orleans area seeks an OR Technician to support safe and efficient surgical procedures. You will prepare the operating room, maintain a sterile environment, organize instruments and supplies, and assist the surgical team before, during and after procedures.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, BLS certification, and preferred CST certification within 120 days of hire or equivalent experience.