Surgical Skilled Technologist - Special Weekend Option

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Methodist in downtown Indianapolis is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room before, during, and after procedures. You will arrange equipment, assist the surgeon as permitted, and help turnover of the OR after operations.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, NBSTSA certification within four months, BLS, and ongoing education to stay current with surgical practices.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED.
• Requires NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist within four months of employment.
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Requires ability to resource advanced technology.
• Requires 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
• Requires knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate the needs of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sterile field maintenance

Surgical equipment knowledge

Operating room support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) certification

Basic Life Support Certification

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.

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.