Surgical Resource Technologist

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Resource Technologist 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA
Basic Life Support Certification
17 continuing education units annually
Successful completion of Perioperative Services Preceptor class and/or completion of 4 precepting eLMS modules and/or facility based preceptor training
Minimum of 1 year experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience
Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation

Responsibilities

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.
Ensure proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies during operating room turnover after the procedure.
Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
Resource to other staff who are utilizing advanced technology in cases, including knowledge of the types of instruments utilized, what cases utilize different technologies, etc.
Maintain strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
Complete application and recommendations as prescribed in Advancement Process.