Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery

Kimley-Horn • Mishawaka, IN

3d

About The Position

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today! Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care. What we offer: Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner) Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.) Retirement savings account with employer match Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays Colleague well-being resources No mandatory overtime Employee referral incentive program State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU's and supportive team approach JOB SUMMARY Prepares for scheduled operations and arranges sterile set‑up of instrument table according to established procedures. Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery. Cleans operating room and stores equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• High School graduate with formal training as a surgery tech. The state of Indiana recognizes the following as formal training: Completion of an accredited and approved post-secondary program followed by certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA). Completion of surgical technology training while serving in the military and able to produce documentation to support. Demonstration of having worked as a surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009. In Indiana it is the responsibility of the surgical technologist to prove to an employer that they meet one or more of these requirements.
• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA). Certification must be obtained within one year of completion of program. If qualifying education is from military or due to grandfathering those active prior to 2009, must possess or be able to obtain certification by the NBSTA within 90 days of hire.
• CPR certification on hire or able to obtain within 60 days.
• Knowledge of operating room procedures.
• Knowledge of patient safety procedures.
• Skilled in effective participation on surgical team.
• Skilled in safety and infection control procedures.
• Skilled in equipment maintenance.
• Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years in operating room as a surgical technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Scrubs for cases according to established sterile procedures and changes into operative clothing; dons' sterile gown and gloves and assists surgeons with same.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedure by arranging sterile set‑up of instrument table with linens, instruments and sutures required for specific procedures according to surgeons' preference. Assists nurse with counting of sponges.
• Assists surgeons with draping and positioning patient.
• Passes instruments, sponges, sutures and other sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retraction devices and acts to anticipate and respond to surgeons' needs during course of surgery.
• Receives surgical specimens, places same in preservative solutions, and notify circulating nurse of source of material.
• Counts sponges, needles and instruments used during surgery before closing and assists with sterile dressing of operative site following closing.
• Cleans operating room according to established procedures following each case by removing drapes, replacing hamper and trash bags, disposing of used supplies, cleaning and returning equipment to appropriate storage areas, and so forth.
• Washes delicate instruments requiring special handling and wraps instruments in preparation for gas or steam sterilizing.
• Performs related clerical and service duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, booking cases, transporting patients to and from surgery, requisitioning supplies, and so forth.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU's and supportive team approach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees