Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

9h

About The Position

IU Health Methodist is a Level 1 Trauma facility in downtown Indianapolis with 29 operating suites and specialties including Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Neurology, and General Surgery. The facility cares for high-acuity patients and handles complex cases, including trauma injuries.

Surgical Skilled Technologists support surgical procedures before, during, and after the operation. They prepare and arrange equipment, supplies, and instruments in the operating room; assist the surgeon within professional and legal standards; and help turn over the operating room after procedures, including routing or processing specimens and equipment. They work as members of a surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. This is a full-time day-shift role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Obtain certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the 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, develop knowledge of surgical procedures sufficient to anticipate the surgeon's needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
• Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.

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, ensuring 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.
• Adhere strictly to policies and regulations for maintaining the sterile field.

What This Job Offers

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