Surgical Skilled Technologist

Indiana University Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Fort Wayne Hospital. The role focuses on ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation, with support before, during, and after procedures.

You will assist surgeons in the operating room and participate in OR turnover, collaborating closely with anesthesiologists, RNs and other surgical staff while maintaining sterile technique and adhering to state requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within four months of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to resource advanced technology.
• 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate surgeon needs within 12 months.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Strict adherence to sterile field policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field and organize equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the OR prior to each operation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Turnover the operating room after the procedure, ensuring proper routing and processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel as part of the surgical team.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical equipment knowledge

Team collaboration

Tech adaptability

Procedural knowledge

Education

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

High School Diploma or GED

CEU compliance 15 annually

Job description

Join our team at the Fort Wayne Hospital, where we foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment that is dedicated to continuous growth and development. We will be opening the hospital with 6 ORs and will add an additional 2 ORs by the end of the year for a total of 8. We offer a variety of opportunities for professional and personal development through our continuing education platforms, departmental committees, precepting, mentoring, and quality improvement projects. We will be offering several patient services include Robotics, Ortho, Neuro, Urology, Plastics, Colorectal and General services.

This is a full time position. Weekend and call required.

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.

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA within four months of employment.
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Requires the ability to resource advanced technology.
• Requires 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
• Requires knowledge of various surgical procedures in order to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon within 12 months of employment.
• Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.