Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health • Carmel, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health North Hospital is a fast-paced facility serving adult and pediatric populations. Its surgical unit uses advanced technology, including a robust robotic program, and supports specialties such as orthopedics, general surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, gynecology, and cancer care. The Surgical Skilled Technologist works in a collaborative operating-room team focused on patient care and comfort.

Certified Surgical Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They prepare and arrange surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation before operations; assist the surgeon as permitted by professional and legal standards; and help turn over the operating room after procedures, including routing or processing specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. They work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

This is a day-shift position from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. On-call and holiday work are required. A sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification from 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 surgeon needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
• Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and arrange surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation in the operating room before each operation.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures, ensuring 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 accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered during procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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