Surgical Resource Technologist: Day Shift OR Support

Indiana University Health System; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room activities at our Bloomington facility. This full-time day shift role requires on-call coverage, including weekend shifts every six weeks and two weekday overnight call shifts weekly.

The ideal candidate will ensure equipment and instrumentation are ready, assist surgeons and ensure sterile technique, while maintaining rapid turnover of the OR for efficient case flow.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Must complete 17 continuing education units annually.
• Must complete Perioperative Services Preceptor class and/or 4 precepting eLMS modules.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist or relevant experience.
• Ability to assist in instrument/resource selection and support for advanced technology cases.
• Knowledge of surgical instrument names and functions.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Skilled 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.

Skills

Sterile field maintenance

Instrument setup and turnover

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Continuing education requirements (17 CEUs/year)

Preceptor training / eLMS modules

Job description

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room activities at our Bloomington facility. This full-time day shift role requires on-call coverage, including weekend shifts every six weeks and two weekday overnight call shifts weekly.

The ideal candidate will ensure equipment and instrumentation are ready, assist surgeons and ensure sterile technique, while maintaining rapid turnover of the OR for efficient case flow.