Surgical Skilled Technologist
About The Position
The Fishers Ambulatory Surgery Center, situated in Fishers, Indiana, is a nationally recognized multi-specialty center. Situated at the north end of Fishers on the IU Health campus, our facility has four operating suites and one procedure room, ensuring advanced surgical capabilities. We prioritize work-life balance by offering no scheduled weekends, holidays, or call. The work schedule will be three ten hour shifts on varying days. 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
- Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Ensure the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation.
- Assist the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
- Assist in the turnover of the operating room after the procedure, ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
- Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
