Surgical Technician - OLGMC - full time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Surgical Technician ensures the availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures, competently scrubs for surgical procedures, assists with endoscopy procedures, and performs other duties as assigned by the RN. The role provides direct patient care and services to patients in relation to their age and developmental stage under the supervision of a staff nurse. The technician organizes activities and supplies according to the surgery schedule and department needs, communicates patient-care information to patients, family members, and coworkers, and maintains clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials. The position requires adapting to changes in unit census, patient acuity, and resource availability, and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s compliance and privacy standards. The position is in a patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that may contain communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. It is classified as heavy work, with exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program; online surgical technician programs are not accepted, OR five years of Surgical Technologist experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the implementation of instruments and technologies.
Basic analytical skills.
Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with occupational exposure risks that may include blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment and supplies are available for endoscopy and surgical procedures.
Scrub competently for surgical procedures and assist with endoscopy procedures.
Perform direct patient care duties.
Organize activities and supplies based on the surgery schedule and department’s daily needs.
Provide patient-related services in accordance with patients’ ages and developmental stages, under staff-nurse supervision.
Communicate patient-care information to patients, family members, and coworkers.
Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Adapt to changes in unit census, patient acuity, and resource availability.
Perform other duties as assigned by the RN or as required.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.