Surgical Skilled Technologist - Sign On Bonus Available

IU Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist to join their innovative Labor and Delivery unit. This part-time role offers a supportive environment where you will provide essential service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely with a skilled surgical team, ensuring the highest standards of patient care while working with advanced technology. Enjoy a rewarding experience without mandatory on-call shifts, contributing to a positive work culture where your skills will shine.

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist within four months of employment.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring proper arrangement of surgical equipment in the operating room.
• Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons and nurses.

Skills

Surgical Procedures Knowledge

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Technology Resourcefulness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Overview

At Riley Hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit, we are proud to be a leader in innovative fetal surgeries, while also managing a wide range of non-obstetric cases. Our exceptional, supportive team is equipped with extensive resources, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With an on-site Sterile Processing Department (SPD), we have quick and efficient access to the supplies and equipment needed for optimal performance. Notably, we are one of the few facilities that does not require surgical technologists to take mandatory on-call shifts. Above all, we work alongside a dedicated group of providers who foster a collaborative, positive, and rewarding work environment.

This position is a part time day shift role working 7:00am-7:00pm two days a week.NO call. Holiday rotation required.

CSTs 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.