Surgical Skilled Technologist - Special Weekend Option

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend option

Job summary

IU Health Methodist in downtown Indianapolis is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the OR team. You will prepare the operating room, arrange instruments, and support the surgical staff before, during, and after procedures.

The role requires NBSTSA CST certification within four months of employment, BLS, a High School Diploma/GED, and the ability to anticipate the surgeon's needs and manage sterile fields.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist within four months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and manage sterile fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room with equipment, supplies and instrumentation.
• Assist surgeon in the operating room as needed.
• Turnover OR after procedures, including processing specimens and supplies.

Skills

Surgical team collaboration

Anticipate surgeon needs

Sterile field management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Sterile technique

Job description

Overview IU Health Methodist proudly anchors downtown Indianapolis as a Level 1 Trauma facility, featuring 29 state-of-the-art Operating suites. Our expertise spans diverse specialties, including Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Neurology, and General Surgery. From tackling complex cases to addressing the challenges of Trauma injuries, we provide critical care for high acuity patients across various clinical specialties.

Overview IU Health Methodist proudly anchors downtown Indianapolis as a Level 1 Trauma facility, featuring 29 state-of-the-art Operating suites. Our expertise spans diverse specialties, including Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Neurology, and General Surgery. From tackling complex cases to addressing the challenges of Trauma injuries, we provide critical care for high acuity patients across various clinical specialties.

This is a special weekend option.

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.