Surgical Technician - Elmwood Orthopedic Hospital - F/T Sign On bonus Available No weekends, No holidays

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Surgical Technician assures the availability of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures, scrubs competently for procedures, and performs other duties as assigned by the RN. The role includes direct patient care and requires working with patients according to their age and developmental stage under staff nurse supervision. The technician organizes activities and supplies according to 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 compliance with applicable laws, accreditation and regulatory standards, and Ochsner’s compliance, privacy, and conduct requirements. The role is based in a patient care environment and involves direct contact with patients and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens, and communicable diseases. Physical demands include lifting and moving objects, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, and manual dexterity. The posting title indicates full-time work and advertises a sign-on bonus; the job description also states no weekends or holidays, though its physical and environmental demands section says the employee must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accepted course in Surgical Technology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Computer skills and dexterity for patient information entry and retrieval; proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation instruments and technologies.
Ability to move and lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds; use mechanical lifting devices or team lifts as appropriate.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, grasp, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including potential 24/7, weekend, holiday, and on-call availability.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and possible communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a similar medical setting.
Certification in Surgical Technology.
Basic analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Assure the availability of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
Scrub competently for surgical procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the RN.
Perform direct patient care duties.
Organize activities and supplies based on the surgery schedule and the department’s daily needs.
Provide care and services appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental stages under the supervision of the staff nurse.
Communicate patient care needs to patients, family members, and co-workers.
Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Adapt to changes in department census, patient acuity, and resource availability.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Comply with Ochsner’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting known or suspected concerns.