Surgical Technician - OR/Surgery - Full Time

Ochsner Health•Kenner, LA

About The Position

The Surgical Technician ensures equipment and supplies are available 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 under staff nurse supervision and supports patients according to their age and developmental stage. It organizes supplies and activities around the surgery schedule and department needs, communicates patient-care information, maintains clinical knowledge and credentials, and adapts to changes in census, acuity, and resource availability. The position requires knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and instruments and technologies. The technician must follow applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This role works in a patient-care setting and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, with potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The physical demands are classified as Heavy Work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation 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.

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 according to the surgery schedule and the department's daily needs.
Care for and provide services to patients according to their age and developmental stage, under staff nurse supervision.
Communicate patient-care information to patients, family members, and co-workers.
Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Adapt to department changes resulting from unit census, patient acuity, and resource availability.
Perform other duties as assigned by the RN and other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.