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Nursing Jobs in LaPlace, LA

Surgical Scrub Tech - PRN - AVALA Surgery Center - Metairie - RA11

Summary The Surgical Scrub Tech’s responsibilities include preparing and assisting the surgeon during procedures using aseptic technique, maintaining supplies and instruments, providing quick turnover for subsequent procedures while assisting the nursing staff in providing quality patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists in providing optimal patient care through appropriate planning and implementation of surgical procedures. Reviews assigned cases the prior workday to ensure they have all necessary supplies and equipment. Practices and maintains aseptic technique during operative procedures and while preparing sterile field. Utilizes surgeon’s preference cards in providing necessary supplies for each case. Anticipates surgeon’s needs and watches for any break in aseptic technique. Hands off all tissue removed from patients from the sterile field and identifies to the circulating nurse. Communicates needed updates to preference cards. Assists with orientation of new staff as needed. Assists with the turnover of the rooms in between cases. Assists with transferring patient to recovery room bed. Takes all instruments to decontamination room for cleaning and reprocessing. Assists with proper cleaning and disinfection of the OR. Checks OR board for assignment and sets up next case. Secures appropriate supplies and equipment for the next assigned case. Performs duties ensuring patient safety. Counts sponges, laps, needles, and instruments as indicated with circulating nurse per Policy and Procedure. Actively participates in the Time Out. Receives all drugs, and solutions needed for surgery from circulating nurse, checking all labels, expiration dates, and percentage. When cautery is used, ensures tip is away from patient when not in use. Clearly labels all medications on field. Communicates with OR Director/OR Supervisor regarding issues or operational conflicts in the department and participates in problem solving. Maintains employee safety. Uses a neutral receptacle for transferring of sharps to and from surgeon - does not allow hand to hand contact. Wears eye protection during procedure. Uses PPE in decontamination of instruments. Maintains supplies and instruments. Accurately and completely picks supplies needed for scheduled cases. Rotates stock and checks for expiration dates. Properly handles instrumentation to maintain function and life of the instrument. Effectively functions in Central Sterile. Participates in hospital wide inventory. Self-directed in completing assignments. Puts supplies up throughout the day and at end of day. Performs competently in emergency or stressful situations. Remains calm in emergency situations. Knowledgeable in resolving or troubleshooting technical challenges in the OR. Stays up to date in current practices. Surgical Scrub Tech Certification preferred. Core Competencies Action Orientation - Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, accepts responsibility, establishes standards and responsibilities, creates a results-oriented environment, and follows through on actions. Communications - Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Effectively conveys and shares information and ideas with others. Listens carefully and understands various viewpoints. Presents ideas clearly and concisely and understands relevant detail in presented information. Creativity/Innovation - Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems that challenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation. Critical Judgment - Possesses the ability to define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions. Consistently does the right thing by performing with reliability. Customer Orientation - Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, increases customer satisfaction, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate customer expectations, and responds to customer needs. Interpersonal Skills - Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence with others. Leadership - Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with, and encourages others. Builds consensus when appropriate. Focuses team members on common goals. Teamwork - Knows when and how to attract, develop, reward, and utilize teams to optimize results. Acts to build trust, inspire enthusiasm, encourage others, and help resolve conflicts and develop consensus in creating high-performance teams. Professional Requirements Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Attends monthly staff meetings or reads meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. Promotes professional growth of subordinates by sharing knowledge and/or directing them to sources if information appropriate to given situation. Utilizes journals, books, etc. to learn and/or improve new techniques and equipment. Assists other staff members in performing any duty that enhances the delivery of patient care. Meets dress code standards and adheres to policy on “Attire in the Operating Room”. Within 90 days of hire or, if currently employed, within 90 days of signing the job description, must adhere to: Orientation of Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification In compliance with the Program education requirements Completed department specific competencies Regulatory Requirements Graduate of an accredited surgical technology school Current BLS certification Skills Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires repetitive motions, standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing over 100 pounds. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Oak Street Health New Orleans, LA

$18.50 - $35.29 / hour

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Role Description: Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. Care teams are responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch, primary care, and coordinating the care of our patients throughout the healthcare delivery system. Medical Assistants are an important part of our Care Teams. High levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving are required to be successful. Medical Assistants are expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical Assistants work closely and collaboratively with their teammates to greet and room Oak Street Health patients. Medical Assistants are expected to assist in assessing a patient's health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments. Core Responsibilities: Ensure efficient patient flow by rooming patients in a timely manner and assisting the provider with staying timely on their schedule Deliver an exceptional patient experience, and help patients prepare for their provider visit Obtain vital signs, chief complaints and review medications Deliver patient screenings per protocols Order supplies and stock exam rooms Conduct routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and check for expired medication and supplies Ensure exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for patient visits Under direction of an RN, provider and/or protocol, provide telephonic support to patients Under direction of an RN or Provider, offer MA appropriate “visits,” such as administering vaccinations and performing procedures, including but not limited to: ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc. Perform waived laboratory testing Schedule diagnostic testing Apply or assist with the application of durable medical equipment Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations Other duties, as assigned What are we looking for? 3+ years in a Medical Assistant role CPR Certification required Medical Assistant certification or registration required. Over 5 years of applicable, consecutive Medical Assistant experience may substitute for this requirement EMR experience and proficiency required 2+ years of experience working with geriatric patients is preferred Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred Strong communication skills and customer service orientation Demonstrates problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary and indicated in Job title) US work authorization Someone who embodies being “Oaky” What does being “Oaky” look like? Radiating positive energy Assuming good intentions Creating an unmatched patient experience Driving clinical excellence Taking ownership and delivering results Being scrappy Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $18.50 - $35.29 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments . We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/21/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.