Surgical Technician 1-2

Surgical Technician 1-2

Salary

$2,838.00 - $5,113.00 Monthly

Location

Independence, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LKMC223365ST1-2_7.13.26

Department

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician 1-2 to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services, including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board certified physicians.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent in this position will assist the nursing/medical staff by providing skilled technical assistance during major/minor diagnostic and/or surgical procedures at LSU Health- Lallie Kemp Medical Center in the Operating Room. The work schedule will be determined by the Department Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience as a surgical technician; OR

An associate's degree in surgical technology.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Prepare operating rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
• Assist with patient preparation and positioning before surgery.
• Maintain aseptic technique and support the surgical team during procedures.
• Handle and track instruments, needles, and sponges according to safety standards.
• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and equipment after procedures.
• Restock supplies and report equipment needing repair or replacement.
• Assist with training new staff and supporting quality improvement activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Surgical Technician 1 or 2, depending on the applicants qualifications.

Work Location: This position is located in the Operating Room.

Work Hours: Shift will be determined by the department Manager.

Compensation: In addition to base pay, compensation consist of Shift Differential pay as well as compensation for being part of an On-Call schedule.

Please make sure to list all work history and detailed job duties on your application.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For more information about this vacancy please contact:

Sonia Johnson, HR Analyst

Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources

985-878-1384

sjoh83@lsuhsc.edu

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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How many years of experience do you have as a Surgical Technician?

02

Do you possess an associates degree in surgical technology?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association?

• Yes
• No

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Have you included your complete work history on your application?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a current Lallie Kemp Medical Center employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm