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 - Certified/Non-Certified

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 hours ago

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

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Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Tech (FA)

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Metairie, LA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 17 hours ago

Travel OR Tech - First Assist Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel OR Tech - First Assist. We`ll be your ticket to the travel Surgical Tech - FA job you`ll love with unparalleled recruiter...

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Surgical Technologist

  • LCMC Health
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card....

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Operating Room Assistant

  • Ochsner Health
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago

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

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Surgical Tech - First Assist

  • (Employer Name Not Available)
  • Metairie, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 2 days ago

May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut...

In Person Full Time

Travel Surgical Technologist

  • Franciscan Health System
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 2 days ago

Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Up to 75% EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance...

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Surgical Technician

  • (Employer Name Not Available)
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Dynamic Healthcare Team as a Surgical Technician! Ready to make a meaningful impact in the operating room?...

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Surgical Technician

  • VieMed Healthcare Staffing.
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago

Preferred Education & Experience: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential. Prior experience working in a hospital or surgical center environment....

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Labor & Delivery Unit - Surgical Technologist

  • Trusted Health
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago

(NBSTSA)) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA), Basic Life Support Job Details Job Type: Travel Nurse/Patient: Shift Type: Day Contract Date...

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Surgical Tech - Full time - Nights

  • 9998 Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago

Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology certification. Work Experience Required - None....

Remote Full Time

Surgical Tech - Full time - Nights

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
  • Monroe, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 7 days ago

Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology certification. Work Experience Required - None....

In Person Full Time

Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Kings Hwy

  • Ochsner Health System
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 10 days ago

Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Kings Hwy Ochsner Health System - 3.7 Shreveport, LA Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications Anatomy knowledge Sterilization BLS Certification Full Job...

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Adjunct Clinical Instructor for Surgical Tech

  • Louisiana State University
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology and National Board of Surgical Technology/Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) /Certification in Surgical Technology Minimum of 3...

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Surgical Technician - Operating Room

  • 9998 Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Shreveport, 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....

Remote

Surgical Technologist, OR (Full Time Weekends Only)

  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 11 days ago

May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. Relies on education, some experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision....

In Person Full Time

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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
27.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.2%
Bachelor's Degree
21.6%
High School or GED
17.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.0%
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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