Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health • Roanoke, IN

5h

About The Position

Surgical Skilled Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They help ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation, and assist the surgeon as permitted by professional and legal standards. After procedures, they assist with operating room turnover and ensure specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are appropriately routed or processed. They work as members of the surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

The role is based at the Fort Wayne Hospital, which is opening with six operating rooms and plans to add two more by the end of the year. The hospital expects to provide Robotics, Ortho, Neuro, Urology, Plastics, Colorectal, and General services. The position is full-time, with weekend work and call required. IU Health offers opportunities for professional and personal development through continuing education platforms, departmental committees, precepting, mentoring, and quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification 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, develop knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate the surgeon’s 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 the operating room by ensuring surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged.
• Provide assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as permitted by professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating room turnover after procedures.
• Ensure appropriate 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 strict adherence to applicable policies and regulations.

Benefits

• Access to continuing education platforms.
• Opportunities to participate in departmental committees, precepting, mentoring, and quality improvement projects.
• Opportunities for advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

What This Job Offers

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