Apprentice Surgical Tech - New Orleans

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job learns and performs the administration of care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a training instructor in this 24- month surgical technician training program. Incumbent is enrolled in an accredited program and is expected to complete training curriculum, specified clinical rotations and 3,000 hours of on the job training. Performs a variety of indirect or direct patient care duties; and upon completion of the program, successfully passing National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification examination in Surgical Technology in the state of practice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Education Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in designated accredited surgical technology training program within 30 days of hire.
• Certifications Required – Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Work Experience Preferred – 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Commits to the schedule 40 hours a week during the 24 month training program, adhering to the course schedule and time commitment as outline during orientation.
• Assumes responsibility to meet competencies and learning milestones outlined in the program.
• Reports to the program’s designated training partner for theoretical instruction.
• Designates time to crucial job training in designated department, while performing clinical rotations trough the region.
• Completes face to face clinical theory instructions, simulations labs, and virtual learning platform.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees