Certified Surgical Technologist

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health West Hospital is seeking a Surgical Skilled Technologist - Team Lead for a full-time day shift. This role combines clinical leadership with coordination of surgical equipment and staff for the operating room in collaboration with physicians and management.

The incumbent will support trials and research efforts, participate in staff development and vendor consultations, and contribute to capital submissions and instrument set optimization.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED; Associates Degree preferred.
• Requires 3-5 years of surgical tech experience.
• Requires Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA).
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Able to operate advanced technology including lasers and robotic surgery.
• Requires 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education.
• Requires completion of Preceptor/eLMS modules and evaluations.
• Participates in organization committees or recruitment initiatives.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate surgeon needs.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation; strict sterile field adherence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership as clinical expert for the assigned service line.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies and staff for the operating room and trials.
• Collaborate with staff, physicians and management on procedural issues.
• Develop staff and orientation programs; engage with vendors for consultative services.
• Participate in capital submission processes and instrument set maintenance.
• Collaborate with Sterile Processing to create instrument sets and cards for new surgeons.
• Lead special projects within the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical collaboration

Surgical equipment coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree preferred

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

IU Health West Hospital offers a unique healing environment designed with comfort and care in mind. From soothing natural light and peaceful garden views to private family spaces and serene courtyards, every detail supports a stress-free experience for patients and caregivers. Our team combines advanced technology with relationship-centered care to create what we call a Sanctuary of Healing. Join us and be part of a collaborative, innovative healthcare community committed to excellence.

This is a full time day shift role.

Surgical Skilled Technologist - Team Leads provide leadership as clinical expert and coordinates all aspects of the assigned service line. Includes collaboration between staff, physicians and management on procedural issues and ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room prior to each operation. Coordinates equipment, supplies, and staff to assist with trial studies and research efforts. Provides staff development and orientation programs. Consults with vendors and provides clinical and/or product consultative services. Participates in capital submission process and preference card maintenance. Collaborates with Sterile Processing to research and create instrument sets and preference cards for new surgeons. Coordinates special projects.

• Requires High School Diploma/GED. Associates Degree preferred.
• Requires 3-5 years of experience.
• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Able to resource advanced technology. Example: Ability to run several types of lasers, participate in robotic surgery and operate stealth equipment.
• Requires documentation of 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education.
• Requires successful completion of Perioperative Services Preceptor class and/or completion of 4 Precepting eLMS modules; as demonstrated by documentation from Educator and Preceptor Evaluations.
• Requires involvement in the organization wide committee, Surgical Technologist training program or in the organization recruitment initiatives.
• Requires knowledge of various surgical procedures in order to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon.
• Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.