LPN/Scrub Tech

DESCRIPTIONGeneral Function: Assists the surgical team during Operative procedures to provide quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists in preparing the Operating Room or Endoscopy suite with necessary equipment, supplies, suture. Provide care to infants, children, adolescent’s adults and geriatric patients.POSITION SPECIFICATIONSEducational Requirements:High School EducationMaintains valid Louisiana LPN license (if applicable)Basic Life Support (BLS) Experience Requirements:Surgical Technician/GI lab Technician certified or comparable training/experience preferredAccredited school or 1year surgical scrub/GI lab experience preferredSpecial Requirements:Oral and written communication skillsLegible handwritingBasic computer skillsJOB RELATED HAZARDSPhysically demanding, high-stress environmentExposure to blood, sharp instruments and other devices, body fluids and tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, hazardous material and repetitive motionsFull range of body motion including handling, lifting and transporting patientsManual and finger dexterityStanding and walking for extensive periods of timeCorrective vision and hearing to within normal rangeWorking under stressful conditionsWorking irregular hours including call hoursPotential for exposure to: combative, violent, and abusive patient behaviors.