Surgical Technician - St. Bernard Parish - Chalmette - Full Time
Employer
- Ochsner Health
Job Description
Education
Required - High School diploma or equivalent and Graduate from an accepted course in Surgical Technology.
Work Experience
Required - None.
Preferred -One year experience in a similar medical setting.
Basic analytical skills.
Certifications
Preferred - Certification in Surgical Technology
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
- 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.
Ochsner 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.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environments 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.
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Location
Chalmette, LA
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Date Posted
569 days ago
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