Certified Surgical Technologist

IHA; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA is seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist to support operating room activities, ensuring sterile setups and efficient teamwork during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma with formal surgical technology training and NBSTA certification. CPR is needed on hire or within 60 days, with 2 years OR experience preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift position in Indiana.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with formal training as a surgical technologist.
• NBSTA certification required within 1 year of program completion; certification by NBSTA within 90 days if military/grandfathered.
• CPR certification on hire or within 60 days.
• 2 years operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for scheduled operations and maintains sterile setup for the instrument table.
• Assists surgeons by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating needs during surgery.

Skills

Operating room procedures

Patient safety procedures

Infection control procedures

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma with formal surgical technology training

NBSTA certification

Military surgical technology training

Prior experience as surgical technologist (pre-2009 grandfathering)

Job description

Description

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

Day Shift

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education: High School graduate with formal training as a surgery tech. The state of Indiana recognizes the following as formal training:

• 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). Certification must be obtained within one year of completion of program. 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.
• Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

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.