Surgical Skilled Technologist

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

I.U. Health Methodist, a Level 1 Trauma facility in downtown Indianapolis, seeks a Surgical Technologist to support pre-, intra-, and post-operative activities. The role focuses on preparing sterile furnishings, assisting surgeons, and ensuring safety and efficiency in the operating room.

The position emphasizes teamwork with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, while maintaining sterile technique and timely turnover between cases. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) within four months of employment.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Requires 15 CEUs annually as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation.
• Assists the surgeon and OR team in the operating room as allowed by standards.
• Assists in turnover of the operating room after procedures, handling specimens and equipment.
• Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs, and other personnel.

Skills

Surgical procedure knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

Basic Life Support Certification

Continuing Education (CEUs) 15 annually

Job description

Peripheral Vascular: 6:30am – 5:00pm

I.U. Health Methodist proudly anchors downtown Indianapolis as a Level 1 Trauma facility, featuring 29 state-of-the-art Operating suites. Our expertise spans diverse specialties, including Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Neurology, and General Surgery. From tackling complex cases to addressing the challenges of Trauma injuries, we provide critical care for high acuity patients across various clinical specialties.

A Sign-On Bonus is available for qualified candidates!

Provides 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.