OR Support Technician: Calm, Caring Surgical Aide

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a patient care support professional to assist the surgical team and transport patients, while performing indirect and direct patient care duties.

Required BLS certification and the ability to work under pressure, with strong communication and organizational skills, are essential. This role emphasizes safety, privacy, and compliance within a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Good organisational 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 to patient population and communication style while respecting privacy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Work with little supervision

Good judgement under pressure

Organizational & time management

Calm under pressure

Move around department/facility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a patient care support professional to assist the surgical team and transport patients, while performing indirect and direct patient care duties.

Required BLS certification and the ability to work under pressure, with strong communication and organizational skills, are essential. This role emphasizes safety, privacy, and compliance within a fast-paced clinical environment.