Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

• Ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation.
• Providing assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assisting in the turnover of the operating room after the procedure ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Working as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

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