SURGICAL TECHNICIAN EXTERN

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals is seeking an extern Surgical Technician to assist surgeons by passing instruments, ensuring instrument function, and keeping tools clean during procedures. The role emphasizes patient safety and adherence to counts for sponge, needle, and instrument tracking.

Training is provided under supervision, with responsibilities spanning instrument setup, room preparation, and maintaining sterile environments across multiple specialties.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and professionalism are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrubbing duties for multiple surgical specialties.
• Sets up operating room per physician instructions.
• Maintains turnover readiness and clean, organized spaces.
• Restocks rooms with supplies and notifies leadership of shortages or quality issues.
• Organizes equipment and ensures it is ready for use by physicians and staff.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Deadline-driven

Stress management

Verbal communication

Professional attitude

Education

Currently enrolled in a Surgical Technology Program

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under direction and supervision of a surgical technician, surgical technician extern provides assistance to surgeon by passing instruments, assuring the functioning of instruments, and keeping instruments free of debris during surgical procedures. Shares responsibility for patient safety in accordance with the policy and procedure for sponge, needle, and instrument counts.

Job Summary

Under direction and supervision of a surgical technician, surgical technician extern provides assistance to surgeon by passing instruments, assuring the functioning of instruments, and keeping instruments free of debris during surgical procedures. Shares responsibility for patient safety in accordance with the policy and procedure for sponge, needle, and instrument counts.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Under direction and supervision of surgical technician)

• Performs scrubbing duties, according to standards, for all surgical preparation, for all specialties, including but not limited to General, Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, and Plastic/ENT.
• Sets up the operating room in accordance with instructions and physician requests.
• Ensures the operating room is cleaned and set up for turn over for the next procedure.
• Restocks rooms with supplies. Notifies leadership if items are running short, or if there are any quality problems.
• Organizes equipment, and ensures equipment is placed in orderly, neat and clean area, for use by physicians and other staff.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Job Specific (Minimum Requirements)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under required deadlines and schedules, while being flexible to special requests and projects.
• Ability to professionally handle stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and positive attitude.

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology Program is Required
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent in General Studies is Required

Experience

• Additional experience - Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology Program

Certifications and Licensures

• License/Certification is Required upon graduation
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation is Required

Model of Care and Conduct

Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position’s duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.