Surgical Technician - OR/Surgery - Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans, Kenner (LA, LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation is seeking a Surgical Tech to ensure availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures, and to scrub and assist during cases. The role supports a fast-paced operating room with multidisciplinary teams.

Required is a high school diploma (or equivalent) and graduation from an approved surgical technology program, plus BLS certification; experience is preferred but not required. Ochsner fosters inclusive, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate from an approved surgical technology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; certification in surgical technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties in the operating room.
• Organizes activities and supplies based on the surgery schedule.
• Cares for patients under supervision of the staff nurse; participates in endoscopy and surgical procedures.
• Communicates patient care needs to team members and patients’ families.
• Maintains clinical knowledge and credentials; adapts to unit changes.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Anatomy knowledge

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from surgical technology program

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

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.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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,