Surgical Skilled Technologist

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Children's Health's Riley Hospital Labor and Delivery unit is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a full-time day shift. The role supports pre-, intra-, and post-operative activities, ensuring proper setup of the sterile field and assisting the surgeon as allowed by policy.

The position requires NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist within four months, BLS, and ongoing CEUs; teamwork with OR staff is essential, and on-call shifts are not mandatory.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and arrange surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation before procedures.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by policy.
• Support OR turnover and processing of specimens, equipment, and supplies after procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs, and other surgical staff to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical team collaboration

Anatomy & equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS Certification

CEUs 15 annually

Job description

Overview

At Riley Hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit, we are proud to be a leader in innovative fetal surgeries, while also managing a wide range of non-obstetric cases. Our exceptional, supportive team is equipped with extensive resources, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With an on-site Sterile Processing Department (SPD), we have quick and efficient access to the supplies and equipment needed for optimal performance. Notably, we are one of the few facilities that does not require surgical technologists to take mandatory on-call shifts. Above all, we work alongside a dedicated group of providers who foster a collaborative, positive, and rewarding work environment.

Position Summary

This is a full time, day shift role.

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.

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