Surgical Skilled Technologist - L&D

IU Health • Avon, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Skilled Technologist provides service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role helps ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation. The technologist assists the surgeon in the operating room within professional and legal standards and helps turn over the room after procedures, ensuring specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are routed or processed properly. The position works as part of a surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. This is a part-time day-shift role in Labor and Delivery at IU West Hospital, with hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Acquire knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon within 12 months of employment.
• 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 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 permitted by professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures.
• 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.
• Maintain the sterile field in strict adherence to applicable policies and regulations.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Potential student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants who meet its time and eligibility requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
• Team-member wellness programs with participation points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED