Surgical Resource Technologist

Indiana University Health System • Carmel, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Resource Technologists 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
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field
• Completion of application and recommendations as prescribed in Advancement Process

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation.
• Providing assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assisting in the turnover of the operating room after the procedure ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Working as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
• Resourcing to other staff who are utilizing advanced technology in cases, including knowledge of the types of instruments utilized, what cases utilize different technologies, etc.

What This Job Offers

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