Surgical Tech - OLGSH - full time

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist with procedures, maintain equipment, and ensure sterile technique for surgical cases. You will scrub for surgeries and support the RN and team throughout daily operations.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, Surgical Technology certification, and BLS. Preferred is 1 year of related hospital experience and strong organizational skills. Candidates must be able to lift heavy loads and work in a fast-paced OR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate from an approved surgical technology program.
• Certification in Surgical Technology is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association is required.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties, including assisting physicians during procedures.
• Assists in day-to-day operations of the department.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, equipment, training, and credentials.
• Adapts to change in a positive constructive manner.
• Ensures cleanliness and disinfection of endoscopes while maintaining quality control.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Time management

Judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technology certification

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assists in procedures competently and professionally, ensures appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and ensures availability of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Scrubs for surgical procedures and performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse (RN).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology certification.

Work Experience

Required -None.

Preferred - 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting.

Basic analytical experience.

Certifications

Required -Certification in Surgical Technology.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and ability to be self directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

• Performs direct patient care duties, including assisting physicians during procedures.
• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, equipment, training, and credentials.
• Adapts to change in a positive constructive manner.
• Ensures cleanliness and/disinfection of endoscopes while maintaining quality control measures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.