Travel Surgical Technologist

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Lafayette, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus is seeking a Travel Surgical Technologist to perform various tasks supporting perioperative services. This position assists multiple disciplines of an operating room by preparing patients, equipment, and the environment for procedures. The Surgical Technologist provides technical assistance to surgeons by anticipating instruments during surgical procedures, and measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. We currently have openings for Certified Surgical Technologists (PRN part-time and full-time opportunities) in Western Indiana Regions: Lafayette, Rensselaer & Crawfordsville.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience
• Recent experience using EPIC preferred
• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Surgery
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Nice To Haves

• Team-oriented CST who is flexible, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care across assigned regional locations

Responsibilities

• Arrange instrument trays, prepare sterile drapes and solutions, and help the surgical team put on caps, gowns, and gloves.
• Assist with prep of patients as needed.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and surgical assistants.
• May assist with sponge, needle, and other supply counts to track materials used in surgery.
• May operate suction, diagnostic, and sterilizing equipment, and package specimens to take for laboratory analysis.
• Clinic responsibilities may include rooming patients, taking vitals, orders, and routing phone calls.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• A flexible schedule designed to support your work/life balance
• Supportive onboarding and monthly education to ensure success in your assignments
• Comprehensive benefit offerings

What This Job Offers

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