Certified Surgical Technologist - Weekends

As a trusted member of the operating room team, your top priority as a Surgical Technologist is to ensure a safe surgery for every patient. You act as the watchdog in the OR, maintaining a sterile environment and preparing equipment for the surgeon.

• Assist the circulating nurse with patient positioning, confirmation/preparation of operative site, care of operative specimens and room turnover.
• Establish and maintain an organized sterile field.
• Provide scrub assistance during procedures, reflecting awareness of anatomy, necessary principles, skills, supplies, and adequate knowledge base.
• Demonstrate the application of asepsis principles and select proper sterilization method of instruments/equipment prior to procedures, verify sterile instruments, take corrective action when any unsafe practice or break in aseptic technique occurs, and report information to the circulating nurse.
• Prepare the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card.
• Follow policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting up back table, draping and counting with the circulating nurse.

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Certification for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Current BLS certification.

Weekends (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community-driven organization that celebrates authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion, and a willingness to “come on in.” With roots in New Orleans and branches throughout Louisiana, our mission is to bring the best possible care to every person and parish. Lakeview Hospital, located on the Northshore, is the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish and offers nationally recognized standards of excellence in heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women’s care.

• 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.

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.

• Submit a complete and accurate application for employment; incomplete applications typically are not considered.
• Background and employment verification may be conducted as part of the hiring process.
• Applications become inactive after 6 months and must be resubmitted.
• Proof of citizenship or immigration status is required to verify lawful right to work in the United States.