Surgical Skilled Technologist - Sign On Bonus Available!

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Matching 401k

Paid Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

An established healthcare provider invites you to join their team at Arnett Hospital, where collaboration and professional growth are paramount. This role as a Certified Surgical Technologist offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to float between various surgical locations, enhancing your skills across multiple specialties including Robotic, Cardiovascular, and Ortho services. You will be integral to the surgical team, ensuring the operating room is prepared and supporting surgeons during procedures. With a commitment to continuous education and development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring proper arrangement of surgical equipment in the operating room.
• Provide support to the surgical team before, during, and after procedures.

Skills

Surgical Procedures Knowledge

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Technology Resourcefulness

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Surgical Equipment

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Arnett Hospital, where we foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment dedicated to continuous growth and development. With 6 ORs at the main hospital and 6 ORs at the surgery center, you'll have the opportunity to float between both locations, gaining diverse experience. We offer a variety of career advancement opportunities through leadership roles, PPC, precepting, and staffing committees. Our dynamic programs include Robotic, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, Ortho, GYN, Urology, and General services, providing a supportive setting for professional development.

This position is a day shift role working 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday. On-call (rotating weekend nights) and Holiday 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.

1. Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
2. Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA within four months of employment.
3. Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
4. Requires the ability to resource advanced technology.
5. Requires 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
6. 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.
7. Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
8. 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.