Surgical Tech

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. You will scrub on invasive procedures under RN supervision, preparing instruments, supplies and devices to ensure patient safety and sterile technique.

Full-time evenings, 12-hour shifts, 10:15am-10:45pm with on-call requirements. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, BLS, and ILCOR-compliant certification; CST preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• LPN Licensure (if applicable).
• One year experience preferred or through Surgical Tech Educational affiliate program.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on surgical procedures under RN supervision.
• Prepare and handle instrumentation, supplies and devices for procedures.
• Ensure sterile technique and patient safety according to standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Team player

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

LPN Licensure (if applicable)

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Fulltime evening 12-hour shift, 10:15am-10:45pm, call required.

Summary of the Job

Surgical Technologists/LPN functions as members of the surgical team in the role of a scrub person. They work under the supervision of a RN to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and surgical procedures maximizing patient safety and sterile technique with the application of AORN and professional standards. The Surgical Technologist is responsible to prepare and handle the instrumentation, supplies, and devices necessary for the surgical procedure.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology. LPN Licensure (if applicable). One (1) year experience is preferred or STHS experience through the Surgical Tech Educational affiliate program. Acute Care OR preferred. Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. Call is required according to unit standards. Good communication skills and able to make decisions.

The Surgery Surgical Technologist must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Preferred Qualifications

Surgical Technology Certification (CST) preferred.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required

• Constant (67%-100%) - reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%)- NONE
• Occasionally (1%-33%)– lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.