Certified Surgical Technologist FT Days

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health network as a Certified Surgical Technologist in Fort Wayne, IN. You will collaborate with surgeons to provide high-quality patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments and supplies are prepared and sterile. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including a substantial sign-on bonus.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.
• BCLS certification required, CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating surgeon needs.
• Handles surgical instruments following infection control standards.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Aseptic techniques

Infection prevention practices

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

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• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
  

$25K SIGN ON BONUS

Position Type: Full-time Days

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
  

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.

Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure procedural accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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