Certified Surgical Technologist- Work on Weekend

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do. Purpose The purpose of the job is to establish and maintain a sterile field and safe environment throughout the surgical procedure, to assess instrumentation and equipment needs, and to anticipate and provide instrumentation and equipment needs for the surgeon's use in a timely manner to enhance patient outcomes. General Duties Demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts. Performs and/or provides scrub assistance during procedures which reflect awareness of anatomy, necessary principles, skills, supplies, and adequate knowledge base. Assists the circulating nurse in implementing the perioperative plan of care to include: patient positioning, confirmation/preparation of operative site, updating physician preference card, care of operative specimens and room turnover. Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis. Adheres to unit specific standards, policies and procedures for aseptic techniques. Selects proper sterilization method of instruments/equipment: sterilizes prior to procedures, as necessary and verifies instruments are sterile. Takes corrective action when any unsafe practice, conditions or breaks in aseptic technique occur and reports information to the circulating nurse. Demonstrates basic surgical case preparation skills. Assists with pulling cases and checks case cart for completeness, obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins. Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card. Follows policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting up back table, draping and counting with the circulating nurse. Demonstrates the ability to perform the role of first scrub on all basic surgical cases. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures and other items appropriate to the procedure. Establishes and maintains an organized sterile field. Assists the surgeon by retracting tissue, holding instrumentation to provide exposure and cutting suture under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Supply Room Access: enters supply room(s) on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions. Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area. Education Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program. Licenses and Certifications American Heart Association, Heart Saver & First Aid. Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? No Functional Demands Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting to pounds of force occasionally, and/or to pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Physical Demands Sitting - Occasional (0-% of day) Standing - Frequent (-% of day) Walking - Frequent (-% of day) Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-lbs - Continuous (-% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: -lbs - Frequent (-% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: -lbs - Occasional (0-% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 0-lbs - Frequent (-% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: -lbs - Occasional (0-% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: -lbs - Occasional (0-% of day) Carrying objects - Frequent (-% of day) Push/pull - Frequent (-% of day) Twisting - Occasional (0-% of day) Bending - Frequent (-% of day) Reaching forward - Frequent (-% of day) Reaching overhead - Frequent (-% of day) Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-% of day) Wrist position deviation - Frequent (-% of day) Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (-% of day) Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (-% of day) Talk or hear - Continuous (-% of day) Sensory Requirements Near Vision - Accurate / Far Vision - Accurate / Color Discrimination - Yes Depth Perception - Moderate Hearing - Accurate Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated Radiation - Reasonably Anticipated Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated Other (List) - Not Anticipated Population Served Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No Youth (1yr to yrs): Yes Adult ( and up): Yes Work Shift: Nights (United States of America). LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Hospital New Orleans