Surgical Tech - Endoscopy & OR Support (On-Call)

Ochsner Health; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to ensure availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures. You will scrub for surgeries and assist with endoscopy procedures under RN supervision.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program or 5 years of experience, BLS certification, and flexibility to work various shifts. Ochsner emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Required - Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program (Online surgical tech programs not accepted) OR 5 years of Surgical Technologist Experience.
• Preferred - 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting.
• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Certification in surgical technology.

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/customers in specific relations to their age and developmental stage 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 techniques

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical procedures

Computers & software

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Graduation from accredited surgical technologist program

5 years Surgical Technologist Experience

Military surgical tech program

Tools

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Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to ensure availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures. You will scrub for surgeries and assist with endoscopy procedures under RN supervision.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program or 5 years of experience, BLS certification, and flexibility to work various shifts. Ochsner emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a collaborative clinical environment.