Certified Surgical Technologist 1.0

Franciscan Alliance•Dyer, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist supports perioperative services by helping prepare patients, equipment, and the operating-room environment for surgical procedures. The role provides technical assistance to surgeons by anticipating procedural needs and preparing appropriate instruments and equipment. Duties include measuring and passing medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions. Depending on clinic needs, responsibilities may also include rooming patients, taking vital signs, processing orders, and routing phone calls.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of surgical technician experience.

Nice To Haves

Robot experience is preferred.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Obtain appropriate instruments, supplies, equipment, and records for specific surgical procedures.
Open surgical supplies and equipment, clean and prepare instruments for sterilization, and restock pre-operative carts.
Arrange instrument trays; prepare sterile drapes and solutions; and help the surgical team put on caps, gowns, and gloves.
Assist with patient preparation as needed.
Help clean the surgical environment after procedures and set up the operating room for turnover.
Remove equipment from the operating room and dispose of contaminated equipment and supplies according to proper procedures.
Perform clinic duties as needed, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, processing orders, and routing phone calls.
Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions.