Surgical Technician - Lakeside Campus

Tulane Medical Center   New Orleans, LA   Full-time
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SHIFT: No Weekends
SCHEDULE: Full-time


Offering a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

 

Do you have the career opportunities as a Surgical Technician you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Tulane Lakeside Hospital, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

 

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Tulane Lakeside Hospital we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

 

    • Student Loan Repayment
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
    • Paid Personal Leave
    • 401k (100% annual match – 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
    • Identity Theft Protection discounts
    • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Great healthcare starts with compassion.

 

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Surgical Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued?  If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

 

Surgical Techs work alongside and assist surgeons, nurses, and other members of the health care team throughout a surgical operation. The role of the surgical technologist is incredibly important because they ensure a sterile and organized environment.

 

About this unit:
  • 6-bed surgical unit
  • Constantly ranked in top tier for First Case On-time Starts and Turnaround Time
  • Opportunity to work on Ortho, General, Plastics, Eyes, GYN, and ENT cases
  • Close-knit, supportive team of leadership and staff 
Responsibilities:
  • Escorts or transports surgical patients to and from the operating room which may require applying appropriate transfer techniques.
  • Sets up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to the requirements of the scheduled case and physician’s preference card.
  • Promotes and maintains a sterile environment in all job assignments.
  • Performs scrubbing and circulating duties as directed.
  • Performs assigned operating room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory and restocking of supplies and equipment.
  • Applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions and treatment.

 

 

 

Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
  • Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.  Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology.
  • Experience: One year experience as an OR Technician preferred.
  • Special qualifications: Must be able to successfully complete established competencies for the position within designated probationary period.  Current CPR Certification required.
  • Work Schedule: Lakeside Campus - Full-time - Monday-Friday - Day shift w/rotating call

For more than 50 years, Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children has provided the knowledge, expertise and specialized care vital to the healthcare needs of women and their babies in Jefferson Parish. Our commitment to treating women and their babies has grown by expanding services and offering a wider range of healthcare options for the entire family. We provide cutting edge technology in many specialties including Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Radiology and Surgery. HCA Healthcare acquired Lakeside Hospital for Women in 1964, building a 94-bed facility in Metairie, outside New Orleans. In 2005, Lakeside merged with Tulane Medical Center, changing its name to Tulane Lakeside Hospital.

 

Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children is part of Tulane Health System, an acclaimed teaching, research and medical system serving the greater New Orleans area. Our mission statement reminds us that above all else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. When we speak of our mission, we usually think about our dedication to patients and their families and our commitment to them. But we are also equally committed to our employees. You are part of an organization with a long history of compassion and service to patients. The degree to which we as an organization can provide quality healthcare service is highly dependent on how well you are able to perform your job.

 

HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

 

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Tulane Medical Center

New Orleans, LA