Operating Room Technician: Precision & Teamwork

Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell; Lakewood (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital in Louisiana is seeking 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 position requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program with BLS; CST certification is preferred within 120 days of hire or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• CST certification preferred within 120 days of hire or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by checking equipment and ensuring readiness for procedures.
• Opens cases and maintains sterile techniques.
• Assists the surgical team by providing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
• Gowns, gloving, and draping the operative field with the surgeon.
• Counts sponges, needles and instruments with the RN.
• Assists with patient positioning and transfers to the table.
• Transports specimens to the laboratory and handles dressings per physician.
• Cleans and prepares the OR between procedures and at day end.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

CST certification preferred

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital in Louisiana is seeking 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 position requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program with BLS; CST certification is preferred within 120 days of hire or equivalent experience.