Surgical Support Technician

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a dedicated support role to assist with patient care within the surgical team, transport patients, relay messages and run essential errands. The role requires calm performance under pressure, communication skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include indirect and direct patient care, maintaining a safe environment, and complying with compliance and privacy standards. High school diploma and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to use good judgement and handle difficult situations.
• Good organizational 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 behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and adapting explanation of services.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with minimal superv.

Judgement and decision making

Organization and time management

Calm under pressure

Mobility around department/facility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a dedicated support role to assist with patient care within the surgical team, transport patients, relay messages and run essential errands. The role requires calm performance under pressure, communication skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include indirect and direct patient care, maintaining a safe environment, and complying with compliance and privacy standards. High school diploma and BLS certification are required.