Surgical Technician
Ochsner LSU Health System • Shreveport, LA19d
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Surgical Technician - Operating Room - St. Mary
Ochsner LSU Health System•Shreveport, LA
About The Position
The Surgical Technician ensures the availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures, competently scrubs for surgical procedures, assists with endoscopy procedures, and performs other duties as assigned by the RN. The role provides direct patient care and services appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental stages under staff nurse supervision. It organizes activities and supplies according to the surgery schedule and department needs, communicates patient-care information to patients, family members, and coworkers, maintains clinical knowledge and credentials, and adapts to changes in census, patient acuity, and resource availability. The technician must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The position routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste in a healthcare setting. It is classified as heavy work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 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 tech programs are not accepted. Alternatively, five years of Surgical Technologist experience.
- 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 using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals 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 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 services to patients/customers appropriate to their age and developmental stage under staff nurse supervision.
- Communicate information about patient-care needs to patients, family members, and coworkers.
- Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
- Adapt to changes in the department due to unit census, patient acuity, and resource availability.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
- Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient/employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
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