Ochsner Clinic Foundation-posted 4 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees

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 is typically 8-weeks length in assignment. 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 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.

  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology.
  • 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting.
  • 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).
  • Certification in surgical technology.
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