Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana seeks a Part-time Surgical Technologist to provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative support in the operating room. You will help ensure the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation, contributing to efficient surgical procedures.

You will work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other team members, adhering to professional and legal standards while maintaining a sterile field and readiness for a range of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support Certification

Continuing education 15 units/year

Job description

Overview

This is a part time position. No weekends or 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.