Surgical Resource Technologist - Weekends

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health North Hospital is seeking motivated Certified Surgical Technologists to join our surgical team. The CSTs support pre-, intra-, and post-operative activities with a robotic program and a collaborative team. Weekend day shift option from 6:30am-7:00pm with one additional weekday shift is available.

Responsibilities include ensuring sterile technique, proper equipment setup, and assisting surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in a high-energy, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 17 CEUs annually required.
• Completion of Perioperative Services Preceptor class or equivalent training required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Skilled Technologist or related experience.
• Ability to assist other staff with advanced technology and know instrumentation.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment names and functions.
• Adherence to sterile field policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

Adaptability

Preceptor training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

NBSTSA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview
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.

Overview
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.
  

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