Surgical Technologist 1 PRN Premium

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health is seeking a Surgical Tech in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role involves the preparation of surgical rooms and maintaining the sterile field during procedures. Candidates must be a graduate of a Surgical Tech program or have equivalent experience and hold a BLS Certification.

The ideal candidate will assist surgical teams, ensure patient safety, and help maintain the quality of healthcare services. Join us to make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Surgical Tech training program or have 1 year of experience.
• BLS Certification required.
• Strong understanding of patient safety and infection control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical cases by creating sterile fields and ensuring proper supply levels.
• Perform surgical counts and check equipment condition.
• Maintain high-quality health care and comply with all policies.
• Facilitate communication and workflow during surgeries.
• Participate in educational programs to enhance team knowledge.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Handling

Infection Control Techniques

Patient Safety

Resource Utilization

Education

Graduate of Surgical Tech training program

Job description

Job Description

Assists in the preparation of the surgical room, prepares and maintains the sterile field, provides surgical team with supplies and instruments, and cares for equipment following surgical procedures. It is the responsibility of the incumbent(s) of this position to incorporate the Mission values and philosophy of the organization into all aspects of job duties.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Case Preparation: Assists in the preparation of the surgical case through creation of the sterile field, operating specialized instruments or equipment, and ensuring that proper supply levels are maintained in an effort toward providing quality health care services.
• Patient Safety: Performs surgical counts, checks that instruments and equipment are in good working condition, and properly handles specimens.
• Quality and Patient Safety: Ensures that high quality health care services are provided to patients by maintaining infection control techniques and monitoring situations which could lead to breaches in technique.
• Clinical Competency: Demonstrates and maintains clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services.
• Resource Utilization: Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.
• Compliance: Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Collaboration and Partnership: Facilitates the flow of the surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs while providing safe, reliable, and efficient technological assistance.
• Education: Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, and training sessions in an effort to share his/her own expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to new personnel, volunteers, and interning students.
• Other Duties As Assigned: Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of Surgical Tech training program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement)

Licensure: BLS Certification