Surgical Technician

We are a 197-bed full service, smoke-free, medical center as complete and as inclusive as any referral hospital in the state. The main campus is a six-story facility .The acquisition of technology, combined with continuing education relative to advanced medical techniques, provides a healing environment typically found in much larger metropolitan areas.

Our latest $68 million dollar expansion and capital improvement plan includes a 5-story parking garage, 6-story Medical Complex, Emergency Center, Coronary ICU, and an off-campus medical imaging center. In April 2007, construction of a new Sleep Disorders Center for children and adults was completed and opened.

We are one of the oldest cities in Louisiana, and our story is more than just one small city -- it is a story of a way of life. We were founded in 1720 and populated by travelers, traders, Native Americans, Creoles, and those of French and Spanish descent.

Culture abounds in the sights and sounds of a community rich in history. From our unique array of museums to our restaurants featuring "hot and spicy" Cajun cuisine, you are sure to find something special here. You will be delighted by the architecture, the shaded streets, the wonderful cuisine, and of course the music. Live Zydeco music is very abundant here and is home to many Zydeco musicians.

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS
Full time positions available. (6:30 am - 3:00 pm)

Under direction and supervision of a registered nurse, medical staff, and the Surgical Services Manager, the OR Technician provides care, performs technical functions, and upholds the standard of practice in ensuring safety of all patients. The OR Technician is responsible for facilitating communication between physicians and caregivers in the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooperates as a member of the operating room, department, and overall hospital team.
• Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for nursing care.
• Maintains a safe environment relative to sterile technique, aseptic practice, and equipment.
• Applies basic teaching / learning concepts to patient education.
• Provides for life support.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Adheres to operating room process and protocols.
• Performs related work as required.
• Provides sterile instruments, equipment, drapes, and other sterile supplies for the surgical procedure.
• Performs technical functions, applying professional skills.
• Documents and maintains date on patient’s record.
• Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Provides for life support.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Conducts herself/himself effectively in stressful situations.
• Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or Surgical Technology Program

• CPR (BLS)

• Operating Room Technician (ORT) Certification- Preferred