Surgical Tech: Day Shift, Mon-Fri, No Weekends

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Surgical Technologist/LPN to assist the surgical team under RN supervision. You will handle instruments, sutures, sponges and sterile equipment to support patient care and surgeon needs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program with 1 year OR experience preferred; LPNs must have 1 year surgical tech experience; Louisiana LPN license and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology with one (1) year Operating Room experience preferred.
• Surgical Technology certification preferred
• Good communication and decision-making skills.
• LPNs must have 1 year of surgical technology experience, acute care setting preferred.
• Current Louisiana LPN license (if applicable)
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR courses with manikin check off.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by handling and passing instruments, sutures, sponges and other sterile equipment.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team to support patient care and surgeon efficiency.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure equipment readiness for procedures.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Communication

Decision making

Team collaboration

BLS Certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Surgical Technology Certification

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Surgical Technologist/LPN to assist the surgical team under RN supervision. You will handle instruments, sutures, sponges and sterile equipment to support patient care and surgeon needs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program with 1 year OR experience preferred; LPNs must have 1 year surgical tech experience; Louisiana LPN license and BLS certification required.