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    surgical technologist- operating room - New Orleans, LA , USA, United States - LCMC Health

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    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.


    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.

    Job Description


    This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department.

    This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.


    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 and 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, HeartSaver & First Aid.


    REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

    • Does this position formally supervise employees? No

    FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

    • Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
    • Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
    • Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous % of day)
    • Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
    • Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
    • Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
    • Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
    • Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
    • Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
    • Talk or hear - Continuous % of day)

    SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

    • Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
    • Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
    • 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 15 yrs): Yes
    • Adult (16 and up): Yes


    The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.

    This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.


    WORK SHIFT:
    Variable Hours (United States of America)

    LCMC Health is a community.

    Our people make health happen.

    While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.

    Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little come on in attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary


    Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

    Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital

    Your extras


    • Deliver healthcare with heart.
    • Give people a reason to smile.
    • Put a little love in your work.
    • Be honest and real, but with compassion.
    • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
    • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
    • See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
    • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
    • Love what makes you, you - because we do
    You are welcome here.

    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.


    The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.

    This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

    Simple things make the difference.


    • To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
    • To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
    • To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
    • To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

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