Certified Surgical Technologist
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year Operating Room Experience Required
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Illinois
Nice To Haves
- 1 year Surgery Preferred
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
- Professional development opportunities
- Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
