Surgical Technologist - FT Days

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is a trusted member of the operating room team whose priority is maintaining patient safety and a sterile environment. The role involves preparing and anticipating the instrumentation and equipment needed by the surgeon, assisting with patient positioning and other operative tasks, and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures. The Surgical Technologist establishes and maintains an organized sterile field, prepares the operating room with sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures, and follows required scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and counting procedures. The position also includes first-scrub duties on basic surgical cases and assisting the surgeon as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technician certification.
Previous experience as a surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

Assist the circulating nurse with patient positioning, confirmation and preparation of the operative site, care of operative specimens, and room turnover.
Establish and maintain an organized sterile field.
Use proper sterilization methods for instruments before procedures.
Understand asepsis standards and techniques, and take corrective action when unsafe practices, conditions, or breaks occur.
Prepare the operating room with sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures.
Follow policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and counting with the circulating nurse.
Perform the role of first scrub on basic surgical cases.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and assist with retracting tissue, holding instrumentation, and cutting suture.