Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health; Roanoke (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Fort Wayne Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join a collaborative, team-based operating room team. The role focuses on assisting in the setup, execution, and turnover of surgical cases with attention to sterile technique and instrumentation.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and obtain NBSTSA certification within four months of employment, plus BLS. The position emphasizes ongoing professional development and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Must obtain Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) within four months of employment.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to resource advanced technology in the OR.
• Requires 15 continuing education units annually per state law.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate surgeon needs within 12 months.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation names and functions.
• Adherence to policies ensuring sterile field is maintained.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterile field

Surgical supplies

Instrumentation knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

Job description

Overview

Join our team at the Fort Wayne Hospital, where we foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment that is dedicated to continuous growth and development. We be opening the hospital with 6 ORs and will add an additional 2 ORs by the end of the year for a total of 8. We offer a variety of opportunities for professional and personal development through our continuing education platforms, departmental committees, precepting, mentoring, and quality improvement projects. We will be offering several patient services include Robotics, Ortho, Neuro, Urology, Plastics, Colorectal and General services.

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.