Surgical Enhanced Technologist

Indiana University Health • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Ambulatory Surgery Center - Harcourt Rd is a Multi-specialty (ENT, Ortho, Hand, Plastics etc) ambulatory surgery center situated on the northside of Indianapolis at 86th and Harcourt. We boast fully equipped operating rooms and our expert surgeons specialize in a wide array of procedures. Moreover, we provide a schedule devoid of weekends, call duties, or holiday obligations. This is a full time day position. No call, nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Expert in advanced technology within specialty service, including lasers, robotics, navigational technology, and Implantable Electronic Devices (Pacemakers, VADs, VNS).
• Documentation of 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education.
• Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Application and completion of selected documentation for review by each region's Surgical Technologist Steering Committee as well as an interview with the committee.
• Minimum of 1 year OR experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Assist in ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation.
• Provide assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assist in the turnover of the operating room after the procedure ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
• Train colleagues on various skills and tasks.
• Act as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees