Surgical Enhanced Technologist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

14d

About The Position

Surgical Enhanced Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They help ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation, and assist the surgeon in the operating room within professional and legal standards. After procedures, they assist with operating room turnover and ensure specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are properly routed or processed. They work as members of the surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. The role also includes training colleagues on skills and tasks and serving as a resource or mentor to less experienced colleagues.

This is a full-time day-shift position working Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays required. IU Health requires new hires to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, unless an exemption is approved. New hires may submit proof of previous vaccination. The description states that COVID-19 vaccination was required by September 1, 2021, while also noting that it was not required to begin employment.

IU Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, in performing essential job functions, and in receiving other employment benefits and privileges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Expertise in advanced technology within a specialty service, such as lasers, robotics, navigational technology, or implantable electronic devices.
• 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 regarding maintenance of the sterile field.
• Application and completion of selected documentation for review by the region's Surgical Technologist Steering Committee, as well as an interview with the committee.
• At least 1 year of operating room experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for operations by ensuring surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room.
• Assist the surgeon during operations as permitted by professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating room turnover after procedures and ensure 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.
• Act as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.

What This Job Offers

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