Surgical Technologist First Assistant

IU Health•Carmel, IN

About The Position

IU Health North Hospital is a fast-paced facility serving adult and pediatric populations. Its surgical unit uses advanced technology, including a robust robotic program, and performs a diverse range of procedures across specialties such as orthopedics, general surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, gynecology, and cancer care. Certified Surgical First Assistants (CSFAs) provide clinical expertise and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They ensure that surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments are present and properly arranged before operations, maintain readiness for emergencies, and assist the surgeon in the operating room within professional and legal standards. They also assist with patient positioning and operating room turnover, and ensure appropriate routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instruments, and supplies. The role works as part of a surgical team and includes training and mentoring colleagues. This is a weekday day-shift position working four 10-hour shifts, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call is required for day-shift staff. Holidays are covered by one team in-house, and call is not on site. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification as a Certified First Assistant from the NBSTSA.
Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the NBSTSA.
Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to resource advanced technology.
Documentation of 19 contact hours of continuing education.
Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise 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.
Maintain readiness for emergency procedures.
Provide first-line assistance to the surgeon in the operating room within professional and legal standards.
Assist with patient positioning and operating room turnover after procedures.
Ensure proper 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.
Train colleagues on various skills and tasks.
Act as a resource or mentor to less-experienced colleagues.