Surgical Enhanced Technologist

IU Health•Fort Wayne, IN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA
Basic Life Support Certification
Expertise in advanced technology within specialty service (e.g., lasers, robotics, navigational technology, Implantable Electronic Devices)
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
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.
Ensure 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.