Surgical Technologist — Dynamic OR Team with Robotics

Indiana University Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health's Fort Wayne Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join a collaborative, team-oriented operating room. You will assist in ensuring proper arrangement of surgical equipment, support surgeons and staff before, during, and after procedures, and maintain sterile technique in a dynamic setting.

Join a growing program with expanding OR capacity and opportunities for professional development through continuing education and quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Job description

Indiana University Health's Fort Wayne Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join a collaborative, team-oriented operating room. You will assist in ensuring proper arrangement of surgical equipment, support surgeons and staff before, during, and after procedures, and maintain sterile technique in a dynamic setting.

Join a growing program with expanding OR capacity and opportunities for professional development through continuing education and quality improvement projects.