Surgical Skilled Technologist

Indiana University Health System•Fishers, IN

About The Position

At IU Health, our highly skilled surgeons combine advanced expertise with genuine compassion to deliver safe, effective treatments designed just for you. Our Ambulatory Surgery Centers collaborate with our hospitals to provide seamless, coordinated care, partnering to support research and educational programs. We’re dedicated both to your personal well-being and our reputation as regional leaders in surgery. Our surgeons focus on minimally invasive procedures, choosing approaches that help you recover faster with less risk and fewer complications. This position is day shift, Mon-Fri, Hours will vary depending on cases, but 7-3:30, 8-4:30, etc. CSTs 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. 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. As part of an award-winning hospital system, our part-time and full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, Competitive pay, Development opportunities, Tuition reimbursement, Matching 401k, Paid medical leave, and health, dental and vision insurance .

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA within four months of employment
Basic Life Support Certification
the 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
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