Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health•Carmel, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health North Hospital is a cutting-edge, fast-paced facility caring for adult and pediatric populations. Its surgical unit uses advanced technology, including a robust robotic program, and performs a diverse range of procedures in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Specialties include orthopedics, general surgery, colorectal, urology, gynecology, and cancer care. Certified Surgical Skilled Technologists provide support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged before operations; assist the surgeon in the operating room as permitted by professional and legal standards; and help turn over the operating room afterward, ensuring specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are routed or processed properly. They work as members of the surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. This is a day-shift role with on-call and holiday requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain Certified Surgical Technologist certification from NBSTSA 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.

Responsibilities

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 as permitted by professional and legal standards.
Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures and ensure proper routing 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.