Surgical Technologist First Assistant

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

University Hospital houses 23 operating rooms (ORs) covering various service lines including Thoracic, General Surgery, Hepatobiliary, Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Oral, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat, as well as Abdominal Transplant (Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Intestine, and Multivesicular). As an integral part of the Academic Health Center, our focus lies on high-acuity patient care, particularly emphasizing cancer-related treatments. We seek highly motivated individuals to join our collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certification as a Certified First Assistant obtained from the NBSTSA
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Ability to resource advanced technology
• Documentation of 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education
• Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support as a clinical expert 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 and to maintain readiness for emergency procedures at all times.
• Provide first line assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards.
• Assist in positioning of the patient and 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.
• Train colleagues on various skills and tasks.
• Act as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

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