Surgical Skilled Technologist

IU Health • Frankfort, IN

10h

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. They assist the surgeon in the operating room within professional and legal standards and help turn over the operating room after procedures, ensuring specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are routed or processed appropriately. They work as part of a surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.

This is a part-time position with no weekends or call required. IU Health requires new hires to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, unless an exemption is approved. New hires may submit proof of previous vaccination. The posting states that COVID-19 vaccination is not required to begin employment but that team members must be fully vaccinated by September 1, 2021.

IU Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. It does not discriminate based on protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification from the NBSTSA, obtained 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 surgeons’ needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
• Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for each operation by ensuring surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures within professional and legal standards.
• Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures, ensuring specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are routed or processed properly.
• Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
• Maintain strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding the sterile field.

What This Job Offers

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