Surgical Technologist

Parkview Health; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for an on-site role in Auburn, Indiana. The position emphasizes quality perioperative care and teamwork within the surgical environment.

You will assist the surgeon and patient care team, anticipate needs, and maintain patient confidentiality. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Surgical Technologist program or proven prior employment, and current CST certification (or obtain within 12 months).

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; graduate of Surgical Technologist program or evidence of prior employment as a Surgical Technologist before 2009.
• License & Cert: Current certified surgical technologist or obtain certification within 12 months of degree; evidence of prior employment as a certified technologist; certification must be renewed every four years; CPR required.
• Experience: Healthcare experience preferred.
• Other Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication; working knowledge of general computer skills; ability to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting.

Responsibilities

• Under the Perioperative leader, ensures quality care as part of the perioperative healthcare team.
• Anticipates, plans for, and responds to the needs of patients, surgeons, and team members.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, family, coworker, and physician information.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

General computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Surgical Technologist

Auburn, IN, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Shift Day
• Work Schedule / Weekend Rotation 7am-3:30pm - flexed based on procedure schedule
• Locations 1316 E 7th St, Auburn, IN, 46706, US (On-site)

Job Description

Job Summary: Under the Perioperative leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment. The scope of responsibility of the Surgical Technologist includes the ability to anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.

Qualifications

Education: Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent GED. Must be a graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or must provide evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist prior to July 1, 2009.

License & Cert: Must have current certified surgical technologist certification; or obtain certification within 12 months completion of a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology; or must provide evidence of employment as a certified surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009; or must be a current valid licensed practitioner providing evidence of employment as a surgical technologist. Certification must be renewed every four years. Completes required 15 CEU credits annually. Must maintain current CPR certification.Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Experience: Healthcare experience preferred.

Other Qualifications: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting.