Surgical Enhanced Technologist

IU Health • Carmel, IN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health North Hospital is a cutting-edge, fast-paced facility serving adult and pediatric populations. Its surgical unit uses advanced technology, including a robust robotic program, and provides a broad range of procedures across specialties such as orthopedics, general surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, gynecology, and cancer care. The role is part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on patient comfort and excellent care.

Surgical Enhanced Technologists provide support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They prepare and arrange operating-room equipment, supplies, and instruments; assist surgeons within applicable professional and legal standards; and help turn over the operating room after procedures, including appropriate routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instruments, and supplies. They work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel, and train or mentor colleagues.

This is a full-time position working three 12-hour night shifts, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. There is no call, and rotating holidays are required. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from NBSTSA.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Documentation of 19 contact hours of continuing education.
• Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations for maintaining the sterile field.
• Complete selected documentation for review by the region's Surgical Technologist Steering Committee and participate in an interview with the committee.
• At least 1 year of operating-room experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures, including proper routing or processing of 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.
• Serve as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.
• Demonstrate expertise in advanced technology within the specialty service, such as lasers, robotics, navigational technology, or implantable electronic devices.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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