Surgical Tech Per Diem - Labor & Delivery

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Tammany Health System aims to provide world-class healthcare and seeks top professionals. The health system is located in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, a peaceful, scenic, and community-oriented area. The Surgical Technologist/LPN, under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse and/or assigned circulating nurse, is responsible for performing procedures that ensure the safest and most effective service to patients and surgeons. As a scrubbed member of the surgical team, the role involves anticipating the surgeon's needs, passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and other sterile equipment, and assisting with vaginal deliveries.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or LPN with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience on a women’s unit willing to obtain training on the job
• BLS required on hire
• BLS certification may be through any International Liaison Committee on resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association and American Red Cross
• The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technology Certification preferred
• One (1) year Operating Room experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures which render the safest and most effective service to the patient and surgeon
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon as a “scrubbed” member of the surgical team
• Pass instruments, sutures, sponges and all other necessary sterile equipment to the operating team
• Assist with vaginal deliveries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree