Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Monroe

Ochsner Health•Monroe, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician assists in procedures competently and professionally, scrubs for surgical procedures, and ensures that equipment and supplies are appropriately handled, maintained, and available. The role performs duties assigned by the registered nurse (RN) and supports direct patient care, including assisting physicians during procedures. The Surgical Technician also assists with the department's day-to-day operations, maintains clinical knowledge and technical skills, and helps ensure equipment, training, and credentials remain current. The position includes cleaning and disinfecting endoscopes while maintaining quality control measures, adapting constructively to change, and performing other related duties as required. The employee must remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. This role is subject to the employer's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including prompt reporting of suspected unethical conduct or concerns involving safety, privacy, or compliance. The job is performed in a healthcare patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. Physical demands are classified as Very Heavy Work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology certification.
Certification in Surgical Technology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Good organizational skills.
Good time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a similar medical setting.
Basic analytical experience.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians during procedures and perform direct patient care duties.
Scrub for surgical procedures and perform other duties assigned by the registered nurse (RN).
Ensure appropriate handling, maintenance, and availability of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
Assist in the day-to-day operations of the department.
Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, equipment, training, and credentials.
Clean and disinfect endoscopes while maintaining quality control measures.
Adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements, and ensure compliance.
Promptly report known or suspected unethical conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.