Certified Surgical Technologist Educator

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The Certified Surgical Technologist Educator is responsible for providing comprehensive departmental orientation, on-going education and required training, and providing in-services on new products, procedures, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Education & Staff Development

• Develops and delivers orientation for staff, residents, and medical students on surgical technology, sterile technique, and procedures.

• Maintains orientation documentation and evaluates initial and annual competencies.

• Provides in-services on new products, equipment, and procedures to ensure safe and efficient practice.

• Prepares and mentors staff pursuing national surgical technology certification.

• Precepts new surgical technologists and serves as a clinical resource.

• Coordinates vendor-led in-services for staff and physicians.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Ensures departmental compliance with state and accrediting agencies (e.g., DOH, TJC, AST, AORN).

• Partners with leadership to support quality assurance and infection prevention initiatives.

• Promotes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to all policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

• Identifies and reports compliance concerns, including fraud and abuse.

Clinical & Surgical Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by gathering and organizing equipment and supplies using strict sterile technique.

• Verifies equipment functionality and removes defective instruments.

• Anticipates surgeon and team needs; assists with sterile attire, draping, site preparation, and instrument passing.

• Maintains accurate counts and supports proper specimen handling and documentation.

• Assists with wound closure and sterile dressing application.

• Ensures safe patient positioning and alignment throughout procedures.

• Participates in room turnover and supports patient throughput goals.

Safety & Equipment Management

• Educates staff on new supplies and processes; monitors adherence to sterile technique standards.

• Communicates equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions.

• Manages proper disposal of sharps and contaminated items.

• Evaluates new instruments and maintains appropriate inventory levels.

• Collaborates with the instrument room to meet daily case demands.

Communication & Teamwork

• Reviews surgical schedules to anticipate instrumentation needs.

• Coordinates assignments with charge nurse and team members; adapts to changing priorities.

• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.

• Promotes a culture of respect, service excellence, and collaborative teamwork.

Operational & Financial Stewardship

• Uses time and resources efficiently; completes assignments independently and on time.

• Advises leadership of operational issues or anticipated challenges.

• Resolves scheduling conflicts collaboratively.

• Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to time and attendance policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• 5 years of experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care facility, preferably in a lead or educational role
• CST - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of creating and maintaining the sterile field in surgical procedures.
• Ability to guide/lead staff effectively, understand quality and infection control requirements and reporting, and prioritize and manage time appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills, clear communication, and the ability to understand specific instructions.
• Ability to concentrate on detail and adjust quickly to changes.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and be able to create own tasks without direct oversight from management.
• Strong task prioritization skills ​

WORK SHIFT:

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary     

About New Orleans East Hospital

New Orleans East Hospital, vital to LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been New Orleans East’s and the surrounding community’s trusted healthcare leader since 2014, embodying our mission of not only superior care, but healthcare with heart, courtesy, concern, kindness, and welcoming spirit for everyone. Learn more about New Orleans East Hospital and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction.

Your extras

• 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

You are welcome here. 

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.

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