Surgical Technician

Overview

Ochsner Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to support endoscopy and surgical procedures by ensuring equipment availability, performing scrubbing, and assisting with procedures as assigned.

• Ensure availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy/surgical procedures.
• Competently scrub for surgical procedures and assist with endoscopy procedures.
• Organize activities and supplies based on the surgery schedule.
• Communicate patient‑care information to patients, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Adapt to rapid changes in the department due to unit census, patient acuity, and resource availability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program (online programs not accepted) or five years of surgical technologist experience.
• No prior experience required; one year of similar medical setting preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (required).
• Certification in Surgical Technology (preferred).

• Theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web–based applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts (24/7, weekend, holiday, on‑call).

• Occasional lifting of 50–100 pounds and frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds.
• Work conducted in patient‑care areas with exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.