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Ochsner Health · 3 months ago

Surgical Technician - OLGSH - Full time

Lafayette - Acadiana Region - Louisiana

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Ochsner Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to serving and innovating since 1942. The Surgical Technician role ensures the availability of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures, assists during endoscopy procedures, and performs other related duties under the supervision of the RN.

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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 specific relations to their age and developmental stage 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

Qualification

Surgical Technologist CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)SterileAseptic TechniquesHuman Anatomy KnowledgeComputer ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsFlexible Work ScheduleEffective Communication

Required

Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program (Online surgical tech programs not accepted) OR 5 years of Surgical Technologist Experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques

Knowledge of human anatomy, surgery procedures, and implementation instruments and technologies

Basic analytical skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process

Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)

Preferred

1 year of experience in a similar medical setting

Certification in surgical technology

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942