Surgical Technician - Experienced Jefferson Highway

Surgical Technician - Experienced Jefferson Highway Various Shifts

Apply for the Surgical Technician - Experienced Jefferson Highway Various Shifts role at Ochsner Health
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We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed — our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. Every award earned, record broken, and patient helped is because of dedicated employees. At Ochsner, you make a difference. Join us and discover your future today!

This job ensures availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy/surgical procedures; exhibits skills to scrub for procedures, assist endoscopy; performs other duties assigned by RN. To succeed, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program (online programs not accepted) OR 5 years of Surgical Technologist Experience.

• Required:
  
  None.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in a similar medical setting.

• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
• Preferred:
  Certification in Surgical Technology.

• Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, surgery procedures, and instruments.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Proficiency in computers, software, and web applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on‑call availability).

• Performs direct patient care duties.
• Organizes activities and supplies based on surgery schedule and daily needs.
• Provides care to patients within supervisory guidance.
• Communicates patient care needs to patients, families, and co‑workers.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts to rapid changes in department caused by census, patient acuity, and resources.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The employer 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.

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