Surgical Resource Technologist - Weekends

Indiana University Health System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, IN is seeking Surgical Resource Technologists to join its fast-paced surgical team. The role supports before, during, and after procedures, ensuring proper instrument and equipment availability and turnover of the OR.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma, NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist, Basic Life Support, and 17 CEUs annually, with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Perioperative preceptor training is required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• 17 continuing education units annually required.
• Preceptor training / modules completion required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Surgical Technologist or related role.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Ensure presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation in the operating room.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by standards.
• Assist in turnover of the operating room following procedures, including handling specimens and equipment.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrumentation knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA

Basic Life Support Certification

Continuing education units (17 annually)

Perioperative Services Preceptor training / equivalent

1 year experience in Surgical Technologist role

Job description

IU Health North Hospital is a cutting-edge, fast-paced facility that provides exceptional care to both adult and pediatric populations. Our surgical unit is equipped with advanced technology, including a robust robotic program, and offers a diverse range of procedures in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We are a comprehensive hospital providing multiple specialties such as orthopedics, general surgery, colorectal, urology, gynecology and cancer care.

We are seeking motivated CSTs to join our dynamic team and contribute to delivering outstanding patient care. If you're passionate about working in an innovative, high-energy setting focused on patient comfort and excellence, we would be thrilled to have you join us!

This is a special weekend option working weekend day shift from 6:30am-7:00pm with one additional day during the week.

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.