Surgical Technologist - Heart Hospital Operating Room (Full-Time, Days)

FMOL Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Lafayette, LA seeks a Surgical Technologist II to support the operating room team. The role involves preoperative preparation, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting with instrument handling and patient setup.

Responsibilities include helping the circulated RN, following sterile procedures, ensuring equipment readiness, and aiding in patient transport and OR turnover while delivering safe, efficient care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Surgical Technician.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and strong professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Case Preparation
• Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
• Maintain a well organized sterile setup/field at all times.
• Support the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
• Maintain sterile technique and sterile field during procedures.
• Transport patients as needed to the operating room.
• Assist with room turnovers to reduce turnover times.
• Respond promptly to overhead pages and emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist 2 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. Relies on education, some experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Case Preparation
• Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
• Ensure a well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations.
• Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
• Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
• Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
• Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
• Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
• Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
• Quality & Patient Safety
• Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines.
• Patients are transported safely and timely.
• Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
• Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
• Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times.
• Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
• Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
• Daily participation in scheduled procedures and demonstrate competency in multiple service specialties.
• Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.
• Anticipate being asked to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and call shifts.
• Serves as preceptor for new team members
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Qualifications

2 years of experience as a Surg Tech

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement)

Communication, customer service, computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Advanced degree of professionalism by precepting new hires, etc.

BLS certification