Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

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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 allowed by professional and legal standards. After procedures, they assist with operating-room turnover and ensure proper routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. They work as members of the surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

The role is based at Arnett Hospital, which has seven operating rooms at the main hospital and six at the surgery center. Team members may float between both locations. Surgical programs include Robotic, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, Ortho, GYN, Urology, and General services. The position works three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a weekend call rotation. A sign-on bonus is available to qualifying candidates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the 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

• 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 as allowed 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.
• Float between the main hospital and the surgery center as needed.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available to qualifying candidates.
• Career advancement and development opportunities, including leadership roles, PPC, precepting, staffing committees, advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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