Surgical Technologist — OR Specialist in Advanced Procedures

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health's Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) in Bloomington seeks a Surgical Skilled Technologist for a full-time day shift. On-call coverage includes two weekend shifts every six weeks (Fri end of shift through Mon 7:00 AM) and two weekday overnight shifts weekly.

The role involves preparing and sterilizing instruments, assisting surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists, and ensuring proper OR turnover with compliant handling of specimens and supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 17 continuing education units annually required.
• Completion of Perioperative Services Preceptor class or equivalent training.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Skilled Technologist or relevant experience.
• Ability to coordinate resources and knowledge of instrumentation across cases.
• Knowledge of names and functions of surgical equipment.
• Adherence to sterile field policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the OR before each operation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by standards.
• Support OR turnover and processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.

Skills

Surgical instrument knowledge

Advanced technology handling

Sterile field maintenance

Team collaboration in OR

Precepting knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

Job description

IU Health's Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) in Bloomington seeks a Surgical Skilled Technologist for a full-time day shift. On-call coverage includes two weekend shifts every six weeks (Fri end of shift through Mon 7:00 AM) and two weekday overnight shifts weekly.

The role involves preparing and sterilizing instruments, assisting surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists, and ensuring proper OR turnover with compliant handling of specimens and supplies.