Surgical Tech: Endoscopy & OR Support

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Surgical Technologist to ensure the availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures. You will scrub for surgical procedures and assist during endoscopy, with duties assigned by the registered nurse.

The role requires knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including on-call, weekends, and holidays. Application details are provided by the HR team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association is required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties.
• Organizes activities and supplies based on surgery schedule and daily needs of the department.
• Competently cares for and provides services to patients with supervision of the staff nurse.
• Communicates information pertaining to patient care needs to patients, family members and co-workers.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts to rapid changes in the department caused by unit census, patient acuity and resource availability.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Surgical technology course completion

Job description

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Surgical Technologist to ensure the availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures. You will scrub for surgical procedures and assist during endoscopy, with duties assigned by the registered nurse.

The role requires knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including on-call, weekends, and holidays. Application details are provided by the HR team.