Surgical Technologist - STHS Surgery Center

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, Louisiana, is seeking a Surgical Technologist/LPN under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role involves anticipating the needs of the surgical team and handling necessary sterile equipment during surgeries.

With a schedule of 40 hours per week and no weekends, holidays, or call required, the ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology and possess good communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year Operating Room experience preferred.
• Must possess good physical health.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Handles and passes instruments, sutures, and sterile equipment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology Certification (CST)

Current BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist/LPN performs procedures within their scope of practice to provide the safest and most effective service to the patient and surgeon. The Surgical Technologist anticipates the needs of the surgical team, handling and passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and all other necessary sterile equipment as required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employment Conditions

NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS, NO CALL!

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology with one (1) year Operating Room experience preferred. Good communication and decision‑making skills.

Surgical Technology Certification (CST) preferred.

Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provider courses such as, but not limited to, Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check‑off.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting, or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) – reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) – climbing (stairs, ladders, etc), crawling

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.