Surgical Skilled Technologist - PRN

Indiana University Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a PRN Surgical Skilled Technologist to support the operating room team before, during, and after procedures. You will help arrange equipment and instrumentation, assist the surgeon as allowed by standards, and collaborate with nurses and anesthesiologists to maintain a smooth surgical flow.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist certification within four months, BLS, and ongoing CEUs to meet state

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) within four months of employment.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Ability to resource advanced technology in the OR.
• 15 continuing education units 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 and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation.
• Provide assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by standards.
• Assist in turnover of the operating room after the procedure, ensuring proper routing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs and other personnel.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support

Continuing education (CEUs)

Sterile field maintenance

Surgical procedures knowledge

Operating room support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

This is a PRN position.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.