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Surgical Tech Float Pool - OLG Patient Flow & Staffing Center - Full Time

Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Salary
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

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. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assists in procedures competently and professionally, assures appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and assures availability of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Scrubs for surgical procedures and performs other duties as assigned by the RN.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accepted course in Surgical Technology

Work Experience

Required - 2 years' experience as a Surgical Technician

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  • Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy, surgery procedures, and implementation instruments and technologies.

Job Duties

  • Performs direct patient care duties.
  • Organizes activities and supplies based on surgery schedule and daily needs of the department.
  • Competently care for and provides services to patients / customers in specific relations to their age and developmental stage with supervision of the staff nurse.
  • Communicates information pertaining to patient care needs to patients, family members and co-workers
  • Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
  • Adapts to rapid changes in the department caused by unit census, patient acuity and resource availability.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

    This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

    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.

    Physical and Environmental Demands

    The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following : Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

    The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

    Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

    Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

    Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

    Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position : Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.

    Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

    We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement , as well as the pay transparency policy for more information.

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