Surgical Tech - Surgery Department

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist/LPN to join the surgical team under RN supervision, ensuring safe and sterile procedures. You will prepare instrumentation, supplies, and devices for surgeries and participate in maintaining patient safety.

The role emphasizes on-call availability, adherence to AORN and professional standards, and collaboration with the surgical team to maximize outcomes in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• LPN Licensure (if applicable).
• One (1) year experience is preferred or STHS experience through the Surgical Tech Educational affiliate program.
• Acute Care OR preferred.
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR provided courses such as Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
• ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Call is required according to unit standards.
• Good communication skills and able to make decisions.
• The Surgery Surgical Technologist must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe and effective conduct of invasive and surgical procedures.
• Prepare and handle instrumentation, supplies, and devices necessary for the surgical procedure.
• Work under the supervision of a RN to ensure patient safety and sterile technique.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

On-call availability

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology

Job description

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Three, 12-hour shifts from 6:15a to 6:45p during the weekdays.
Call is required during the weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Summary of the Job: Surgical Technologists/LPN functions as members of the surgical team in the role of a scrub person. They work under the supervision of a RN to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and surgical procedures maximizing patient safety and sterile technique with the application of AORN and professional standards. The Surgical Technologist is responsible to prepare and handle the instrumentation, supplies, and devices necessary for the surgical procedure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• LPN Licensure (if applicable).
• One (1) year experience is preferred or STHS experience through the Surgical Tech Educational affiliate program.
• Acute Care OR preferred.
• 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.
• Call is required according to unit standards.
• Good communication skills and able to make decisions.
• The Surgery Surgical Technologist must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technology Certification (CST) preferred.

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%)- NONE Occasionally (1%-33%)– lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching.

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

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.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.