Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Sign On Bonus Available!

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Indianapolis seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join their collaborative surgical team. This role involves ensuring readiness in the operating room, assisting surgeons, and training colleagues. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Matching 401k

Paid Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Certified First Assistant from NBSTSA.
• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from NBSTSA.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the OR.
• Provides first-line assistance to the surgeon during procedures.
• Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Team Collaboration

Emergency Preparedness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Overview

University Hospital houses 23 operating rooms (ORs) covering various service lines including Thoracic, General Surgery, Hepatobiliary, Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Oral, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat, as well as Abdominal Transplant (Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Intestine, and Multivesicular). As an integral part of the Academic Health Center, our focus lies on high-acuity patient care, particularly emphasizing cancer-related treatments. We seek highly motivated individuals to join our collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

This position is a day shift role working 7:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday (rotating day off). Requires 40 hours of call per 6-week schedule and Holidays.

CSFAs provide service and support as a clinical expert before, during, and after surgical procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation and maintains readiness for emergency procedures at all times. Provides first-line assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards. Assists in positioning the patient and 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. Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.

• Requires High School Diploma/GED. Associate's Degree preferred.
• Requires certification as a Certified First Assistant obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Requires the ability to resource advanced technology.
• Requires documentation of 25 Contact Hours of Continuing Education.
• Requires knowledge of the name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

As part of an award-winning hospital system, our part-time and full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes competitive pay, development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, matching 401k, paid medical leave, and health, dental, and vision insurance..