Surgical Skilled Technologist - Sign On Bonus Available!

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for evening shifts. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining a sterile environment. Join a collaborative team focused on high-acuity patient care and access to a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Matching 401k

Paid medical leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist within four months of employment.
• Requires 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Provides service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Assists in ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment.
• Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons and nurses.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Ability to resource advanced technology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Overview

University Hospital houses 23 operating rooms (ORs) covering various service lines including Thoracic, General Surgery, Hepatobiliary, Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Oral, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat, as well as Abdominal Transplant (Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Intestine, and Multivesicular). As an integral part of the Academic Health Center, our focus lies on high-acuity patient care, particularly emphasizing cancer-related treatments. We seek highly motivated individuals to join our collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

This position is an evening shift role working 10:45am-9:15pm, Monday-Friday.Requires 40 hours of call per 6-week schedule and Holidays.

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.

As part of an award-winning hospital system, our part-time and full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, Competitive pay, Development opportunities, Tuition reimbursement, Matching 401k, Paid medical leave, and health, dental and vision insurance.