Surgical Tech - STHS Surgery Center (Per Diem)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist/LPN to assist the surgical team under RN supervision. This role involves handling instruments, passing supplies, and ensuring sterile technique to support safe patient care.

The position emphasizes OR experience, appropriate licenses (Surgical Tech cert and/or Louisiana LPN), good communication, and adherence to safety standards. This is an on-site PRN opportunity in Covington, LA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology with one 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 recognized providers.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs procedures within scope to support patient and surgeon.
• Anticipates needs of the surgical team, handling and passing instruments, sutures, sponges and sterile equipment.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Education

Surgical Technology (accredited program)

Surgical Technology certification

Louisiana LPN license

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD

WORK SHIFT:

As needed (PRN) Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm. No call, No weekends, No Holidays.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist/LPN performs procedures, within their scope of practice, which render the safest and most effective service to the patient and surgeon. The Surgical Technologist anticipates the needs of the surgical team, proficiently handling and passing instruments, sutures, sponges and all other necessary sterile equipment as required.

MINIUMUM 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 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.

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%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc), crawling

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.