Technologist-Surgical Skilled - Main OR

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health's Regional Academic Health Center in Bloomington is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join a dynamic surgical team. The role supports pre- and postoperative activities, maintains sterile technique, and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses in a high-volume OR setting.

The position is full-time with 4 shifts of 10 hours from 7:00am to 5:30pm, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) within four months of employment.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Ability to resource advanced technology.
• 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate needs and recognize problems within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Strict adherence to sterile field policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in ensuring 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 turnover of the operating room after procedures, ensuring proper routing and processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Acts as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

Job description

Nestled adjacent to the scenic Indiana University campus, the Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) in Bloomington stands as a beacon of cutting-edge medical care. Boasting 13 state-of-the-art operating rooms spanning various specialties, our facility hosts a dynamic range of services. From our thriving Robotic Program to General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Podiatry, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Neurosurgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery, we cater to diverse medical needs.

Functioning as a Level III trauma center, the RAHC plays a pivotal role in supporting South Central Indiana, emphasizing top-tier patient care and favorable outcomes. We actively seek individuals driven by passion and excellence to join our inclusive team committed to delivering unparalleled patient experiences.

This is a full time shift working 4 10's from 7:00am-5:30pm. Weekend and holiday required.

Surgical Skilled Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. 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.

• 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.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.