Surgical Enhanced Technologist

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking Surgical Enhanced Technologists to support surgical teams before, during, and after procedures. You will ensure sterile field, handle equipment, assist surgeons, and train colleagues to maintain safe operating room practices.

The role emphasizes teamwork with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists in a dynamic environment. Required qualifications include HS diploma or GED, NBSTSA CST, Basic Life Support, and at least 1 year of OR experience, plus 19 hours of

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Expert in advanced surgical tech equipment and systems.
• Document 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment names and functions.
• Adherence to sterile field policies.
• Interview with Surgical Technologist Steering Committee.
• Minimum 1 year OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Ensure presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the OR before each operation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assist in turnover of the OR after the procedure, ensuring proper routing and processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Train colleagues and act as a mentor to less experienced staff.

Skills

Laser tech

Robotics

Navigational tech

Implantable devices

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NBSTSA CST

BLS Certification

19 CE hours

OR experience (1 year)

Job description

Overview

Surgical Enhanced Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Assists in ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation. Provides assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards. Assists in the turnover of the operating room after the procedure ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies. Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Must be an expert in advanced technology within specialty service. Examples include lasers, robotics, navigational technology, Implantable Electronic Devices (Pacemakers, VADs, VNS), etc.
• Requires documentation of 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education.
• Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Requires application and completion of selected documentation for review by each region's Surgical Technologist Steering Committee as well as an interview with the committee.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year OR experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience.

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