Surgical Skilled Technologist - Special Weekend Option

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System's IU Health Methodist in downtown Indianapolis is seeking a Surgical Skilled Technologist to support the operating room before, during, and after procedures. This weekend option role requires NBSTSA certification within four months, BLS, and a high school diploma; you will ensure sterile technique and assist surgeons, nurses, and staff in a high-acuity trauma setting.

Join a multidisciplinary team providing critical care across Trauma, Orthopedics,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NBSTSA surgical technologist certification within four months of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to resource advanced surgical technology.
• Required 15 CEUs annually as per state law.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate surgeon needs within 12 months.
• Familiarity with names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Adherence to sterile field policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist pre-operatively in ensuring presence and proper arrangement of equipment, supplies and instrumentation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assist in turnover of the operating room after procedures, handling specimens and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS Certification

Job description

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.