Certified Surgical Technologist - Childbirth Unit - Part Time, Nights

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Job summary

Beacon Health System in South Bend, IN is hiring a part-time night shift Certified Surgical Technologist for our Childbirth Unit at Memorial Hospital. You will scrub, set up instruments, maintain sterile technique, and support the surgical team through procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Qualified candidates have completed a Surgical Technology program and maintain current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program.
• Current BLS certification maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care of patients undergoing surgical procedures as primary scrub.
• Prepare and handle instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain sterile field and assist surgeon and team.
• Open and prepare operating rooms and ensure turnover between cases.
• Protect patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a part-time night shift Certified Surgical Technologist position for our Childbirth Unit at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

• Required Qualification: Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

We offer a wide variety of benefits for our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna


• Life Insurance


• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund


• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Shift Differentials


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement


• Clinical Ladder Program


• Local and National Discounts


• Beacon Academy Educational Courses


• Gym Membership Discount

About Memorial Hospital

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

About The New Tower

The 10-story patient bed Memorial Hospital Tower is the latest chapter in Beacon Health System’s commitment to care, compassion and community. Built with input from frontline staff, the Tower is a state-of-the-art, specialty-focused expansion that enhances how care is delivered and how teams work together. From larger rooms and leading-edge technology to a culture of collaboration and growth, this space was designed by Beacon for Beacon.

What You’ll Do

As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll assist in the care of patients undergoing surgical procedures by working closely with nursing staff and the surgical team. You’ll serve as a primary scrub, preparing and handling instruments, supplies, and equipment, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, and maintaining a sterile field throughout procedures. You may also function in a non-sterile role during surgery, ensuring needed instruments and supplies are promptly available to support safe, efficient patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply principles of asepsis and strict sterile technique when scrubbing or circulating.


• Identify and immediately correct breaks in sterile technique by any team member.


• Perform proper skin preparation and maintain the sterile field throughout procedures.


• Scrub in and set up instruments and supplies prior to patient arrival in the OR.


• Ensure all required items are available and organized according to surgeon preference cards.


• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.


• Assist effectively in emergency situations, including performing CPR when required.


• Monitor sterility of tables and supplies during emergent and high-stress cases.


• Communicate clearly and take direction from the surgeon, anesthesia, charge nurse, and circulating nurse.


• Prepare for complex or unusual cases by reviewing procedures and seeking expert guidance.


• Open and prepare operating rooms, ensuring equipment, instruments, and furniture are ready.


• Initiate room cleanup and efficient turnover between surgical cases.


• Protect patient privacy, dignity, comfort, and safety through proper positioning and care.

What You Bring

You bring a strong foundation in surgical asepsis, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm and decisive in fast-paced environments. You maintain required certification/licensure, demonstrate initiative in expanding your surgical knowledge, and serve as a reliable resource for peers and students. Above all, you are a collaborative team player committed to patient safety, quality outcomes, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification maintenance required.


• Successful completion of a program with a school of Surgical Technology required.

or

• Training in the Armed Forces and subsequent certification and maintenance of same as a surgical technologist.