Surgical Resource Technologist

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

12d•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 support surgical procedures before, during, and after the operation. They help ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments are present and properly arranged, assist surgeons in the operating room 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 as members of a surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. This is an evening-shift role with on-call and holiday requirements. The position also provides resource support to staff using advanced technology during cases, including guidance on relevant instruments and the cases in which different technologies are used. Indiana University Health describes itself as a comprehensive health system with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. The organization highlights learning and development opportunities, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from NBSTSA.
Basic Life Support certification.
Complete 17 continuing education units annually.
Successful completion of the Perioperative Services Preceptor class and/or completion of four precepting eLMS modules and/or facility-based preceptor training.
At least one 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 allowed 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.
Resource staff using advanced technology in cases, including knowledge of instruments and which cases use different technologies.
Adhere strictly to policies and regulations for maintaining the sterile field.