Surgical Support Specialist

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System seeks a versatile support professional to join the surgical team. You will provide technical support, assist with patient care, transport patients, relay messages, and help with room turnover to maintain efficient operations.

The role requires good computer skills, clear communication, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer status is noted in the job description.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is required.
• Proficiency with computers, software and web-based applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; professional information presentation.
• Good interpersonal skills.

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 patient population and maintains privacy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computers & software

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Work with little supervision

Judgement & decision making

Time management

Calm under pressure

Mobility around department

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Tools

None

Job description

Ochsner Health System seeks a versatile support professional to join the surgical team. You will provide technical support, assist with patient care, transport patients, relay messages, and help with room turnover to maintain efficient operations.

The role requires good computer skills, clear communication, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer status is noted in the job description.