Surgical Technician Jobs in Louisiana

A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.

For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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Surgical Tech Specialist - Ochsner West Bank

  • Gretna, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Gretna, LA
  • 2 days ago

Preferred - Certification in Surgical Technology....

Travel Surgical Technician - $1,730 per week

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Shreveport, Louisiana....

Surgical Tech Per Diem - Labor & Delivery

  • Covington, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Surgical Technology Certification preferred. One (1) year Operating Room experience preferred. Physical Demands: Must possess good physical health....

Travel Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 3 days ago

The Gifted Healthcare Experience Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted...

Surgical Tech - Surgery Per Diem

  • Covington, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 5 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology. LPN Licensure (if applicable)....

Surgical Technician - OLG Ortho - Full Time

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 7 days ago

Preferred - Certification in surgical technology....

Sterile Processing Technician - Operating Room (OR)

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

Surgical Technician Non-Certified-Surg General-Full Time

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 9 days ago

Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility....

Surgical Tech - Elmwood - Days - 10k SIGN ON BONUS

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago

Preferred - Certification in surgical technology. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques....

Surgical Tech

  • Kenner, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 10 days ago

Preferred - Certification in surgical technology. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques....

OB Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery - Various Shifts available

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

Prepares case carts for return to sterile processing by disposing of paper goods, linen and sharp items in accord with infection control procedures; returns case cart to sterile processing in a timely...

Surgical Tech

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago

Preferred - Certification in surgical technology. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques....

Operating Room Assistant

  • Slidell, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 13 days ago

Preferred - 6 months patient care experience, operating room experience. **Certifications** Required - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association....

Surgical Technologist - PRN

  • Metairie, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 14 days ago

Prepare the operating room with sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures. Follow policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping and counting with the circulating nurse....

Surgical Tech - STHS Sugery Center

  • LA
  • 14 days ago
  • LA
  • 14 days ago

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology with one (1) year Operating Room experience preferred....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Surgical Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Surgical Leadership
It used to be that surgeons rose within their organizations almost entirely on their technical skills. However, in todaysmore complex health care institutions, leadership, management and business...
Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic
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Orthopedics Surgical Technology
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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in Louisiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Louisiana offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.2%
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
17.5%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technicians in Louisiana
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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