Surgical Resource Technologist - Main OR

IU Health • Bloomington, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Resource Technologist provides service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures at the Regional Academic Health Center in Bloomington. The center has 13 operating rooms and offers a range of surgical services, including robotic, general, gynecologic, urologic, orthopedic, plastic, podiatric, ENT, neurosurgical, and cardiovascular procedures. It is a Level III trauma center serving South Central Indiana.

The role helps ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments are present and properly arranged before each operation, assists surgeons in the operating room within professional and legal standards, and supports operating-room turnover after procedures, including proper routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instruments, and supplies. The technologist works with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel and provides technical resources to staff using advanced technology.

This is a full-time day-shift position with required on-call coverage: two weekend shifts every six weeks, from the end of the Friday shift through Monday at 7:00 a.m., and two weekday overnight call shifts per week, from the end of the shift through 7:00 a.m. New hires are subject to IU Health vaccination requirements, including influenza and COVID-19, barring an approved exemption; the posting also states that COVID-19 vaccination was to be completed by September 1, 2021.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the NBSTSA.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• 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.
• Ability to meet IU Health vaccination requirements for new hires, barring an approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room within professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures, ensuring proper routing and/or processing of specimens, equipment, instruments, 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 relevant instruments and the cases in which different technologies are used.
• Adhere strictly to policies and regulations for maintaining the sterile field.
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled, including weekday overnight and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

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