Surgical Skilled Technologist - L&D

Indiana University Health System • Avon, OH

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About The Position

The Surgical Skilled Technologist provides service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures in Labor and Delivery at IU West Hospital. The role helps prepare the operating room by ensuring surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments are present and properly arranged; assists the surgeon within professional and legal standards; and supports operating-room turnover after procedures, including appropriate routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instruments, and supplies. The technologist works as part of a surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. The position is part-time, day shift, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the NBSTSA, obtained 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 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

• 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, including 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.
• Use knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants who meet applicable time and qualification requirements
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results wellness program, with participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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