Surgical Resource Technologist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Methodist in downtown Indianapolis is seeking a Surgical Resource Technologist for evening shifts. You will support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, ensuring equipment and instruments are ready and properly arranged for each operation.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs, and other staff, assist in turnover, and maintain sterile fields in accordance with policies. Requires NBSTSA CST, BLS, HS diploma, and 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 17 CEUs annually required.
• Completion of Perioperative Services Preceptor class or related training.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Skilled Technologist or related.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and their functions; adheres to sterile field policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring presence and arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by standards.
• Support turnover of the operating room after procedures, including proper routing and processing of specimens and supplies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs, and other staff in the surgical team.

Skills

Operating room support

Surgical team collaboration

On-call readiness

Sterile technique

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Sterile field maintenance

Job description

IU Health Methodist proudly anchors downtown Indianapolis as a Level 1 Trauma facility, featuring 29 state-of-the-art Operating suites. Our expertise spans diverse specialties, including Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Neurology, and General Surgery. From tackling complex cases to addressing the challenges of Trauma injuries, we provide critical care for high acuity patients across various clinical specialties.

This is an evening shift position. On call and holiday required.

Surgical Resource 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.

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Requires 17 continuing education units annually.
• Requires successful completion of Perioperative Services Preceptor class and/or completion of 4 precepting eLMS modules and/or facility based preceptor training.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience.
• Must be able to resource to other staff who are utilizing advanced technology in cases, including knowledge of the types of instruments utilized, what cases utilize different technologies, etc.
• Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Requires completion of application and recommendations as prescribed in Advancement Process.