Surgical Resource Technologist - Main OR

IU Health • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

The Surgical Resource Technologist provides service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role helps ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation, and assists the surgeon during procedures as permitted by professional and legal standards. After procedures, the technologist assists with operating room turnover and ensures specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are routed or processed appropriately.

The technologist works as part of a surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. They also provide resources to staff using advanced technology in cases, including knowledge of relevant instruments and the cases in which different technologies are used. The position is based in a 13-operating-room academic health center serving a range of surgical specialties and functioning as a Level III trauma center.

This is a full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday work is required. IU Health requires new hires to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption; new hires may submit proof of previous vaccination. The posting states that the COVID-19 vaccine is not required to begin employment and that team members must be fully vaccinated by September 1, 2021. IU Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, for essential job functions, and for employment benefits and privileges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the NBSTSA.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Complete 17 continuing education units annually.
• Successful completion of the Perioperative Services Preceptor class and/or completion of 4 precepting eLMS modules and/or facility-based preceptor training.
• At least 1 year of experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation names and functions.
• Completion of the application and recommendations prescribed in the Advancement Process.

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 as permitted by professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating room turnover after procedures and ensure appropriate 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.
• Provide resources to staff using advanced technology in cases, including knowledge of the instruments used and which cases use different technologies.
• Adhere strictly to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.

What This Job Offers

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