Surgical Technician - OLGMC - full time

Ochsner Health•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, and assists with endoscopy procedures. The role performs direct patient care under staff nurse supervision, organizes activities and supplies according to the surgery schedule and department needs, and communicates patient care information to patients, family members, and coworkers. The Surgical Technician maintains clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials; adapts to changes in census, patient acuity, and resource availability; and performs other duties as assigned by the RN or required. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The work takes place in patient care areas and involves direct patient contact and specimens that may contain communicable diseases. Duties routinely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and may involve occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The position is classified as Heavy Work, requiring exertion of 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program; online surgical technologist programs are not accepted. Alternatively, five years of Surgical Technologist experience is required.
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 with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals 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.
Competently scrub for surgical procedures and assist with endoscopy procedures.
Perform direct patient care duties.
Organize activities and supplies based on the surgery schedule and the department’s daily needs.
Provide services to patients and customers in relation to their age and developmental stage, 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 department census, patient acuity, and resource availability.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by the RN or as required.