Surgical Resource Technologist

IU Health • Fishers, IN

11d

About The Position

Provides service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Helps ensure that surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation. Assists the surgeon in the operating room as permitted by professional and legal standards. Helps turn over the operating room after procedures, ensuring proper routing and/or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. Works as a member of the surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. The role also resources staff using advanced technology during cases, including by sharing knowledge of instruments and the cases in which different technologies are used.

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.
• 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 as 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 within professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating room turnover after procedures and ensure 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 during cases, including sharing knowledge of instruments and which cases use different technologies.
• Adhere strictly to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness program for qualifying participants who meet program requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results team member wellness programs, with participation points contributing to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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