Surgical Skilled Technologist

Indiana University Health System•Fishers, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nestled off I-69 (exit 210) adjacent to Hamilton Town Center, IU Health Fishers Hospital stands as a cornerstone of the thriving Fishers community. Our facility boasts six cutting-edge operating rooms, each specializing in a diverse array of disciplines such as General Surgery, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Plastics, Podiatry, and Urology. We are currently in search of dynamic individuals who are driven to excel and thrive in a collaborative environment committed to providing unparalleled patient care. Join us at IU Saxony Hospital, where innovation meets compassion in serving our community's healthcare needs. A Sign On Bonus is available for qualified candidates! This is a full-time day shift, working either 4 10's from 6:30am-5:00pm or 5 8's 11:00am-7:30pm. Call is required. Intermittent weekends and holidays are a possibility. 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

Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA within four months of employment.
Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
Requires the ability to resource advanced technology.
Requires 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
Requires 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.
Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.

Responsibilities

Provides 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.