Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

12h

About The Position

Join the operating-room team at Riley Hospital for Children, which has 16 operating rooms serving specialties including General Surgery, Urology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Cardiovascular, and Neurosurgery. The hospital is described as one of Indiana’s premier Level I pediatric trauma hospitals. Surgical Skilled Technologists support surgical procedures before, during, and after operations, working with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. This is a full-time role scheduled for four 10-hour shifts, 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Holiday work and call are required.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Basic Life Support certification, and Certified Surgical Technologist certification from the NBSTSA within four months of employment. The position also requires the ability to resource advanced technology, 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law, and knowledge of surgical procedures within 12 months of employment. New hires are required to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved; proof of previous vaccination may be submitted. The posting states that the COVID-19 vaccine is not required to begin employment and gives a fully vaccinated deadline of September 1, 2021.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification 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.
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures within 12 months of employment 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.
• Holiday work and call are required.
• New hires must receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved; proof of previous vaccination may be submitted.

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 within professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures and ensure appropriate 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.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
• Maintain the sterile field in strict adherence to applicable policies and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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