Surgical Technician | PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical care for patients within assigned unit of hospital in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital. The Surgical Technician is responsible for delegated care for all patients assigned to him/her by the RN. This role requires call duties. The Surgical Technician sets up the operating room prior to surgery, checks surgical machines and equipment, passes instruments to surgeons during surgery, and assists with moving and positioning patients. After the operation, the technician helps clean the operating room and ensures re-sterilizing of all equipment, surfaces, and materials used during the procedure.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English.
• Ability to communicate with employees, vendors, and other medical personnel.
• Capable of clear and succinct verbal and written communications.
• Possess a high level of patience and tenacity.
• Capable of rapid problem identification and resolution.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity.
• Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Nice To Haves

• Sterile technique training preferred.
• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes principles of aseptic technique and maintains sterile conscience.
• Accurately gathers appropriate instruments and supplies for all assigned cases.
• Utilizes universal precautions including protective eye-wear.
• Performs surgical counts accurately (when applicable).
• Handles and labels specimens according to policy.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately with other surgical team members (circulator/physician).
• Actively participates in Universal Protocol practices as appropriate.
• Following surgical procedure, readies surgical suite and properly disposes of instruments.
• Is knowledgeable of procedures and prepares for potential emergencies by assuring equipment and instrumentation is available.
• Utilizes unit specific equipment safely and appropriately (Autoclave, microscopes, etc.).
• Incorporates healthy workforce in daily practice.
• Call is required for this position.
• Sets up the operating room prior to surgery.
• Checks surgical machines and equipment.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Assist with moving the patient to the operating room and position them on the operating table.
• After the operation is complete, helps clean the operating room, ensures re-sterilizing of all equipment, surfaces, and materials used during the procedure.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
• Contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED