Trauma OR Surgical Tech – Endoscopy Support

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support endoscopy and surgical procedures. The role involves scrubbing, assisting with endoscopy, and ensuring availability of equipment and supplies.

The ideal candidate has an accredited surgical technologist program or military training (online programs not accepted), or five years of experience, with BLS certification. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program (Online surgical tech programs not accepted).
• OR 5 years of Surgical Technologist Experience.
• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Certification in surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• 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 relation to age and development 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.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Anatomy knowledge

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Military surgical tech program

Surgical Technologist experience

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support endoscopy and surgical procedures. The role involves scrubbing, assisting with endoscopy, and ensuring availability of equipment and supplies.

The ideal candidate has an accredited surgical technologist program or military training (online programs not accepted), or five years of experience, with BLS certification. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required.