Surgical Resource Technologist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health Methodist is a Level 1 Trauma facility in downtown Indianapolis with 29 operating suites and specialties including Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Neurology, and General Surgery. Surgical Resource Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They help ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged before operations; assist surgeons in the operating room within professional and legal standards; and help turn over operating rooms after procedures, including proper routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. They work as members of surgical teams alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. The role includes evening shifts, on-call work, and holidays. Technologists must be able to resource staff using advanced technology in cases, including knowledge of relevant instruments and which cases use different technologies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• 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.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• 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, ensuring proper routing and/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 instruments and which cases use different technologies.
• Maintain strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding the sterile field.

What This Job Offers

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