Advanced Surgical Technologist – Part-Time OR Support

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a part-time Surgical Enhanced Technologist for day shifts. You will provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative support, ensuring the proper setup of sterile equipment and assisting the surgeon as allowed by standards.

You'll work with a surgical team including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, train colleagues, and mentor junior staff while maintaining sterile field and documentation compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA certification required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Expert in advanced technology within specialty service (lasers, robotics, navigational tech, implantable devices).
• 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education required.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Adherence to policies/regulations for sterile field maintenance.
• Minimum of 1 year OR experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the OR before each operation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as permitted by standards.
• Assist in turnover of the OR after procedures, ensuring proper routing/processing of specimens and instruments.
• Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs, and others.
• Train colleagues on various skills and tasks.
• Serve as a resource or mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Laser Technology

Robotics Technology

Navigational Technology

Job description

IU Health is seeking a part-time Surgical Enhanced Technologist for day shifts. You will provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative support, ensuring the proper setup of sterile equipment and assisting the surgeon as allowed by standards.

You'll work with a surgical team including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, train colleagues, and mentor junior staff while maintaining sterile field and documentation compliance.