Surgical Skilled Technologist

Indiana University Health; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Tipton Hospital’s surgery department is a small, close-knit team with four OR suites, where collaboration and teamwork are key. This part-time, day-shift role works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with no weekends or holidays.

The Surgical Technologist provides support before, during, and after procedures, ensuring proper equipment and supplies are in place. You will assist the surgeon and OR team while maintaining sterile technique and complying with policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA within four months of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Ability to resource and operate advanced surgical technology.
• Fifteen continuing education units annually as required by state law.
• Familiarity with a range of surgical procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of correct sterile technique and maintaining a sterile field.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative support, ensuring surgical equipment and instrumentation are properly prepared.
• Assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in the operating room within professional and legal standards.
• Help turnover of the OR, manage specimens and equipment, and maintain sterile practices.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient, safe patient care.

Skills

Resource advanced technology

Sterile field adherence

Team collaboration

BLS certification

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Overview

Tipton Hospital’s surgery department is a small, close-knit team with four OR suites, where collaboration and teamwork are key. We pride ourselves on fostering a family-like atmosphere, ensuring that every team member is supported. Work‑life balance is a priority here, and we work together to make sure everyone enjoys it. If you’re looking for a rewarding, supportive work environment, we would love for you to join us and see what makes Tipton Hospital special.

Work Schedule

This is a part‑time, day‑shift role working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. No weekends or holidays are required.

Responsibilities

Surgical Skilled Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They assist in ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation. They provide assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards, and assist in the turnover of the operating room after the procedure, ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies. They work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA within four months of employment.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Ability to resource advanced technology.
• Fifteen continuing education units annually as required by state law.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures within twelve months of employment, enabling anticipation of the surgeon’s needs and recognition of problems encountered during surgery.
• Knowledge of the name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding the maintenance of a sterile field.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.