*Surgical Skilled Technologist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health is seeking dedicated Surgical Technologists to join our OR team. This full-time day shift entails 4 ten-hour days, 7:00am to 5:00pm, with holidays and call required.

You will support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, ensuring proper equipment, supplies, and sterile technique. Responsibilities include turnover, assisting surgeons, and collaborating with anesthesiologists and nurses in a high-volume pediatric Level I

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist within four months.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to resource advanced technology.
• Requires 15 CEUs annually as required by state law.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate surgeon needs within 12 months.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation and their functions.
• Maintain sterile field in accordance with policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation before each operation.
• Provide assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assist in turnover of the operating room after procedures, ensuring proper routing and processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

Skills

Surgical support

Operating room teamwork

Pre/post-op equipment setup

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist within 4 months

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

CEU requirements (15 per year)

Tools

Surgical equipment knowledge

Sterile field adherence

Advanced technology resources

Job description

Join our esteemed team at Riley Hospital for Children, boasting 16 cutting-edge operating rooms (ORs) catering to a diverse array of specialties such as General Surgery, Urology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Cardiovascular, and Neurosurgery. We are on the lookout for passionate individuals who are committed to excellence in patient care, to become part of our collaborative workforce at one of Indiana's premier Level I pediatric trauma hospitals.

This is a full time day shift role working 4 10's, 7:00am-5:00pm. Holidays 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.