Surgical Skilled Technologist - New & Upcoming Grads

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health and Riley Children’s Health is looking for passionate, recent and upcoming Surgical Technologist graduates to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health CST means building a professional career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today. Just as Indiana University Health is committed to giving our patients the highest level of care, we’re equally committed to giving our team members an unsurpassed work experience. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package; your personal and professional growth is a top priority, and the work will always be challenging and meaningful. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

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 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.
0-1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

Provides 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.
Aids 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.