Surgical Skilled Technologist

Indiana University Health System•Avon, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health West Hospital offers a unique healing environment designed with comfort and care in mind. From soothing natural light and peaceful garden views to private family spaces and serene courtyards, every detail supports a stress-free experience for patients and caregivers. Our team combines advanced technology with relationship-centered care to create what we call a Sanctuary of Healing. Join us and be part of a collaborative, innovative healthcare community committed to excellence. This position is a day shift role working 3 12s. On-call and Holiday required. Surgical Skilled 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. Requires a High School Diploma/GED. Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA within four months of employment. Requires Basic Life Support Certification. Requires the ability to resource advanced technology. Requires 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law. Requires knowledge of various surgical procedures in order to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon within 12 months of employment. Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation. Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field. As part of an award-winning hospital system, our part-time and full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, Competitive pay, Development opportunities, Tuition reimbursement, Matching 401k, Paid medical leave, and health, dental and vision insurance .

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA within four months of employment.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Ability to resource advanced technology.
15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
Knowledge of various surgical procedures in order to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon within 12 months of employment.
Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.

Responsibilities

Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Assist in ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation.
Provide assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
Assist in the turnover of the operating room after the procedure ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.