Certified Surgical Tech - On Call Weekends

IHA; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Mishawaka, Indiana seeks a Surgical Technologist for a weekend on-call role. You will prepare for scheduled operations, set up sterile instrument tables, assist surgeons by passing instruments and retractors, and anticipate needs during procedures.

Candidates should have NBSTA certification, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of OR experience; military surgical tech training or grandfathered prior to 2009 is acceptable with documentation; 90-day NBSTA certification window applies.

Qualifications

• NBSTA certification is required.
• CPR certification on hire or within 60 days.
• Two years in operating room as a surgical technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies.
• Hold retractors and anticipate surgeons' needs during surgery.
• Prepare for scheduled operations and arrange sterile instrument table setup.
• Clean operating room and store equipment and supplies.

Skills

Operating room procedures

Patient safety

Infection control

Equipment maintenance

Education

NBSTA certification

Military surgical tech training

Prior to 2009 experience documentation

Job description

7:00am Saturday - 7:00am Monday

Prepares for scheduled operations and arranges sterile set-up of instrument table according to established procedures. Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery. Cleans operating room and stores equipment and supplies.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Weekend Shift

Description

Weekend On Call

7:00am Saturday - 7:00am Monday

Prepares for scheduled operations and arranges sterile set-up of instrument table according to established procedures. Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery. Cleans operating room and stores equipment and supplies.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education:

• Completion of an accredited and approved post-secondary program followed by certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA).
• Completion of surgical technology training while serving in the military and able to produce documentation to support.
• Demonstration of having worked as a surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009. In Indiana it is the responsibility of the surgical technologist to prove to an employer that they meet one or more of these requirements.

Licensure:

Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA). If qualifying education is from military or due to grandfathering those active prior to 2009, must possess or be able to obtain certification by the NBSTA within 90 days of hire. CPR certification on hire or able to obtain within 60 days.

Experience:

2 years in operating room as a surgical technologist preferred.

Other Job Requirements:

Knowledge of operating room procedures. Knowledge of patient safety procedures. Skilled in effective participation on surgical team. Skilled in safety and infection control procedures. Skilled in equipment maintenance.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.