Surgical Skilled Technologist - L&D Special Weekend Option

Indiana University Health System; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a weekend option position working Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00am to 7:30pm, with one additional weekday shift. The role supports the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, ensuring the presence and correct arrangement of instruments, supplies, and sterile fields.

Responsibilities include assisting the surgeon in the OR as allowed by standards, and aiding turnover, processing specimens, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist per NBSTSA within four months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Ability to resource advanced technology in the OR.
• Accumulate 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate surgeon needs within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Adherence to sterile field policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room with instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
• Assist surgeon in the operating room as allowed by standards.
• Assist in turnover of the OR and proper handling of specimens and supplies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff as part of the surgical team.

Skills

Sterile technique

Sterile field maintenance

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Instrument knowledge

Tech proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

CEU requirements 15 annually

Job description

This is a special weekend option position working every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am-7:30pm with one additional shift during the week day.

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.