Surgical Skilled Technologist - Nights

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health - Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a full-time night shift (7:00pm-7:00am) in a 16-OR setting serving pediatric specialties. You will support the surgical team with instrumentation, supplies and sterile technique while participating in turnover and specimen processing.

Requires HS diploma, BLS, NBSTSA CST certification within four months, and ability to work with advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) within four months of employment.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Ability to resource advanced technology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the OR.
• Assist the surgeon and surgical team as allowed by standards.
• Assist in turnover of the OR after procedures and proper processing of specimens.
• Work as a member of a surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs and other staff.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Sterile field maintenance

Team collaboration

Recognize surgeon needs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

NBSTSA CST certification (within 4 months)

Job description

Overview

Join our esteemed team at Riley Hospital for Children, boasting 16 cutting-edge operating rooms (ORs) catering to a diverse array of specialties such as General Surgery, Urology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Cardiovascular, and Neurosurgery. We are on the lookout for passionate individuals who are committed to excellence in patient care, to become part of our collaborative workforce at one of Indiana's premier Level I pediatric trauma hospitals.

This is a full time night shift role working 3 12's, 7:00pm-7:00am. Holiday and call 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.