OR Trauma Surgical Technician - Nights NO CALL

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job ensures availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy / surgical procedures; exhibits skills to competently scrub for surgical procedures and assist for endoscopy procedures; and performs other duties as assigned by the RN. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position, and 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. The role involves direct patient care and requires the ability to organize activities and supplies based on the surgery schedule and daily departmental needs. The technician must competently care for and provide services to patients/customers in specific relations to their age and developmental stage, under the supervision of a staff nurse. Effective communication with patients, family members, and co-workers regarding patient care needs is essential. The position also requires maintaining clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials, and adapting to rapid changes in the department due to unit census, patient acuity, and resource availability. Compliance with federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements is also a key aspect of the role.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in a similar medical setting.
Certification in surgical technology.

Responsibilities

Ensures availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy / surgical procedures.
Exhibits skills to competently scrub for surgical procedures and assist for endoscopy procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned by the RN.
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.
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.