Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health Methodist is a Level 1 Trauma facility in downtown Indianapolis with 29 operating suites and specialties including Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Neurology, and General Surgery. The facility provides critical care for high-acuity patients across clinical specialties.

Surgical Skilled Technologists support surgical procedures before, during, and after operations. They prepare equipment, supplies, and instruments in the operating room; assist surgeons within professional and legal standards; and help turn over the operating room after procedures, including routing and processing specimens, equipment, instruments, and supplies. They work as part of a surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

This is a full-time, day-shift role with rotating on-call and holiday requirements. IU Health requires new hires to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved. The posting states that COVID-19 vaccination was not required to begin employment but that team members needed to be fully vaccinated by September 1, 2021; previous vaccination documentation could be submitted. IU Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process, for essential job functions, and for other employment benefits and privileges.

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 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.
• Receive required new-hire vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• 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 and ensure 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 strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding the sterile field.

What This Job Offers

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