Surgical OR Assistant: Patient Care & Team Support

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health, based in Louisiana, seeks a patient care technician to support the surgical team, transport patients, and assist with room turnover and communication. The role emphasizes compassionate teamwork and precise clinical practice in a fast-paced care setting.

Required high school diploma and BLS certification; prior experience in high-pressure environments is preferred. The ideal candidate works with little supervision, communicates clearly, and maintains rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation and experience working with little supervision.
• Preferred: 6 months patient care experience and operating room experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.

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 but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Work with little supervision

Time management

Calm under pressure

Mobility within dept/facility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health, based in Louisiana, seeks a patient care technician to support the surgical team, transport patients, and assist with room turnover and communication. The role emphasizes compassionate teamwork and precise clinical practice in a fast-paced care setting.

Required high school diploma and BLS certification; prior experience in high-pressure environments is preferred. The ideal candidate works with little supervision, communicates clearly, and maintains rigorous safety standards.