Surgical First Assistant Technologist - Day Shift, High-Tech OR

Indiana University Health System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Matching 401k

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid medical leave

Job summary

IU Health North Hospital, part of the Indiana University Health System, is seeking skilled surgical technologists to join a fast-paced operating room team. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates and a day shift of 4 ten-hour days is offered.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, assisting surgeons, and supporting the team before, during and after procedures. Minimum 2 years of experience and NBSTSA certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED. Associate's Degree preferred.
• Requires NBSTSA Certified First Assistant.
• Requires NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Requires ability to resource advanced technology.
• Requires 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room by ensuring the presence and readiness of surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by standards.
• Position the patient and turnover the OR after procedures, ensuring proper routing and processing of specimens, equipment, and supplies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other surgical personnel.
• Train colleagues and mentor less experienced team members.

Job description

IU Health North Hospital, part of the Indiana University Health System, is seeking skilled surgical technologists to join a fast-paced operating room team. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates and a day shift of 4 ten-hour days is offered.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, assisting surgeons, and supporting the team before, during and after procedures. Minimum 2 years of experience and NBSTSA certifications are required.