Certified Surgical Tech .9 Days (SI, SII)

Franciscan Alliance • Lafayette, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist performs various tasks supporting perioperative services. This position assists multiple disciplines within the operating room by preparing patients and equipment for procedures and maintaining environmental standards. This position, also, provides technical assistance to surgeons by anticipating procedures and equipment. The Surgical Technologist measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions.

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

We have .9 Days Surgical Tech I and Surgical Tech II positions available 10 Operating Rooms with a case mix of ortho/spine, vascular/open heart, laparoscopies, robotic hysterectomies, and spinal fusion cases etc. Procedures Monday - Friday, plus weekend call rotation Enjoy work life balance with consistent day shift schedule, no weekends and observed holidays off work Professional development opportunities Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Surgery
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Indiana Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Illinois
• 1-year Operating Room Experience
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Surgery
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Indiana Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Illinois

Responsibilities

• Arrange instrument trays, prepare sterile drapes and solutions, and help the surgical team put on caps, gowns, and gloves.
• Assist with prep of patients, as needed.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and surgical assistants.
• May assist with sponge, needle, and other supply counts to track materials used in surgery.
• May operate suction, diagnostic, and sterilizing equipment, and package specimens to take for laboratory analysis.
• Clinic responsibilities may include rooming patients, taking vitals, orders, and routing phone calls.

Benefits

• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED