Surgical Skilled Technologist - Part Time Weekends
About The Position
Join the team at Arnett Hospital in a collaborative, team-oriented environment dedicated to continuous growth and development. The hospital has 7 operating rooms at the main hospital and 6 at the surgery center, and the technologist may float between both locations. Career advancement opportunities include leadership roles, PPC, precepting, and staffing committees. Surgical programs include Robotic, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, Ortho, GYN, Urology, and General services. This is a part-time special weekend option consisting of two 12-hour shifts, with the opportunity to pick up shifts during the week. No call is required. Surgical Skilled Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They help ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged before each operation; assist the surgeon as permitted by professional and legal standards; and help turn over the operating room after procedures, ensuring appropriate routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. They work as part of a surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. IU Health requires new hires to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, unless an exemption is approved. New hires may submit proof of previous vaccination. The job description states that the COVID-19 vaccine is not required to begin employment and that team members must be fully vaccinated by September 1, 2021. IU Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, in performing essential job functions, and in accessing other employment benefits and privileges.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain Certified Surgical Technologist certification from NBSTSA within four months of employment.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Ability to resource advanced technology.
- Complete 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
- Within 12 months of employment, acquire knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
- Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.
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 and ensure proper routing 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.
- Float between the main hospital and surgery center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
