St. Tammany Parish Hospital·Covington, Louisiana
The Surgical Technologist assists the surgical team by proficiently handling and passing sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment. They perform procedures within their scope of practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure patient safety.
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
Job Description: And position requirements
Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD
30am-3:00pm. No call, no weekends, no holidays
Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist/LPN performs procedures, within their scope of practice, which render the safest and most effective service to the patient and surgeon. The Surgical Technologist anticipates the needs of the surgical team, proficiently handling and passing instruments, sutures, sponges and all other necessary sterile equipment as required.
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical
Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching Occasionally (1%-33%) – climbing (stairs, ladders, etc), crawling
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found b [https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission]y clicking here [https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission], before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Candidates should be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology school with BLS certification and a Louisiana LPN license if applicable. One year of operating room experience and professional certification are preferred.
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