Surgical Technician: OR Support & Sterile Technique

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Surgical Technician to provide technical care on the hospital's unit under the supervision of medical staff and the RN. The role includes aseptic technique, instrument gathering, and assisting during surgeries.

Responsibilities include passing instruments, preparing the OR, maintaining sterility, and coordinating with surgical team. Requires HS diploma, sterile technique training, and optional certification.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; sterile technique training preferred.
• Certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; communicate with staff and medical personnel.
• Capable of clear verbal and written communications; patient and team centered.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes principles of aseptic technique and maintains sterile conscience.
• Accurately gathers appropriate instruments and supplies for all assigned cases.
• Utilizes universal precautions including protective eyewear.
• Performs surgical counts accurately (when applicable).
• Labels and handles specimens according to policy.
• Communicates clearly with surgical team members (circulator/physician).
• Participates in Universal Protocol practices as appropriate.
• Prepares operating room and disposes of instruments after procedures.
• Ensures equipment and instrumentation are available for emergencies.
• Sets up the operating room prior to surgery and checks equipment.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Assist with moving the patient to the operating room and positioning on the table.
• Cleans the operating room after operation and re-sterilizes equipment.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Sterile technique training

Certification preferred

Tools

Autoclave

Surgical instruments

Operating room equipment

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Surgical Technician to provide technical care on the hospital's unit under the supervision of medical staff and the RN. The role includes aseptic technique, instrument gathering, and assisting during surgeries.

Responsibilities include passing instruments, preparing the OR, maintaining sterility, and coordinating with surgical team. Requires HS diploma, sterile technique training, and optional certification.