Surgical Technologist – OR Prep & Sterile Field Pro

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. You will help maintain a sterile field, prepare instruments, and support the surgeon to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited Surgical Technologist program, certified (CST) by NBSTSA or NCCT, and current in BLS. A sign-on bonus is available and work shifts are days at West Jefferson Medical Center and surrounding locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the circulating nurse with patient positioning, confirmation/preparation of operative site, care of operative specimens and room turnover.
• Establish and maintain an organized sterile field.
• Provide scrub assistance during procedures with knowledge of anatomy, supplies and techniques.
• Demonstrate asepsis principles and verify sterile instruments and report issues to the circulating nurse.
• Prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on schedule and surgeon preference.
• Follow policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, back table setup, draping and counting with the circulating nurse.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Current BLS certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA or NCCT

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. You will help maintain a sterile field, prepare instruments, and support the surgeon to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited Surgical Technologist program, certified (CST) by NBSTSA or NCCT, and current in BLS. A sign-on bonus is available and work shifts are days at West Jefferson Medical Center and surrounding locations.