Surgical Enhanced Technologist

Indiana University Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a part-time Surgical Enhanced Technologist to provide essential support in surgical procedures. This role involves ensuring the correct arrangement of surgical equipment and assisting the surgical team, all while adhering to a strict sterile field. Candidates must possess a Certified Surgical Technologist certification and at least one year of relevant experience in the operating room. The position offers a supportive work environment in Paoli, IN, with a sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the NBSTSA.
• Must be an expert in advanced technology within specialty service.
• Requires 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Ensure proper arrangement of surgical equipment in the operating room.
• Assist in the turnover of the operating room after procedures.
• Train colleagues on various skills and tasks.

Skills

Expert in advanced technology within specialty service

Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation

Ability to train colleagues

Strict adherence to sterile field maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support Certification

19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education

1 year OR experience

Job description

Surgical Enhanced Technologist

Paoli, IN, United States

Paoli Hospital is a rural community hospital offering personalized care in a supportive environment. We have 2 operating rooms and 1 endoscopy suite, providing a wide range of services including endoscopy, general surgery, gynecology, and obstetrics. We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to the health and well-being of our community.

A Sign On Bonus is available for qualified candidates!

This is a part-time position working 24 hours weekly. Hours are 6:30am - 3:00pm with rotating days between Monday-Friday. On call required (holidays included).

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.