Surgical Technician - OLGMC - full time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks a Surgical Technologist to support endoscopy and surgical procedures. The role involves scrubbing for surgeries, assisting under RN supervision, and maintaining sterile technique and patient safety. Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, adhere to regulatory standards, and contribute to efficient operating room flow with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Acquired knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Understanding of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with hospital computers and web-based applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication within patient care teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties.
• Organizes activities and supplies based on surgery schedule and daily needs of the department.
• Cares for patients under supervision of the staff nurse.
• Communicates patient care needs to patients, family members and coworkers.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills and credentials.
• Adapts to changes in department caused by census and resource availability.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

Surgical Technologist program

5 years Surgical Tech experience

BLS certification

Surgical technology certification (preferred)

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job ensures availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy / surgical procedures; exhibits skills to competently scrub for surgical procedures and assist for endoscopy procedures; and performs other duties as assigned by the 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 - Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program (Online surgical tech programs not accepted) OR 5 years of Surgical Technologist Experience.

Work Experience

Required -None.

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

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.

Preferred -Certification in surgical technology.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.

• Knowledge of human anatomy, surgery procedures, and implementation instruments and technologies.

• Basic analytical skills.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• 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.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (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.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. 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.

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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.