Surgical Skilled Technologist - Main OR

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health's Regional Academic Health Center in Bloomington seeks a Surgical Technologist for a full-time, 4×10-hour shift schedule (7:00am–5:30pm) with rotating days off. The role involves pre-, intra-, and post-operative support, ensuring sterile setup and patient safety in a busy OR with a multidisciplinary team.

Weekend and holiday rotations, along with on-call requirements, are part of the schedule. BLS and NBSTSA CST certification are required within four months of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) within four months of employment.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Ability to resource advanced technology.
• 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Ensure presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation in the OR.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by standards.
• Assist in turnover of the OR and processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other surgical personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Nestled adjacent to the scenic Indiana University campus, the Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) in Bloomington stands as a beacon of cutting‑edge medical care. Boasting 13 state‑of‑the‑art operating rooms spanning various specialties, our facility hosts a dynamic range of services. From our thriving Robotic Program to General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Podiatry, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Neurosurgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery, we cater to diverse medical needs.

Functioning as a Level III trauma center, the RAHC plays a pivotal role in supporting South Central Indiana, emphasizing top‑tier patient care and favorable outcomes. We actively seek individuals driven by passion and excellence to join our inclusive team committed to delivering unparalleled patient experiences.

This is a full time position working 4 10's from 7:00am-5:30pm with a rotating day off. Weekend, holiday, and call rotation 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.