Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

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 courseof surgery. Cleans operating room and stores equipment and supplies.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Education: High School graduate with formal training as a surgery tech. The state of Indiana recognizes the following asformal training:
• Completion of an accredited and approved post-secondary program followed by certification by the NationalBoard of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA).
• Completion of surgical technology training while serving in the military and able to produce documentation tosupport.
• 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 theserequirements.

Licensure: Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA). Certification mustbe obtained within one year of completion of program. If qualifying education is from military or due to grandfatheringthose active prior to 2009, must possess or be able to obtain certification by the NBSTA within 90 days of hire.

CPRcertification on hire or able to obtain within 60 days.

Experience: 2 years in operating room as a surgical technologist preferred.

Other Job Requirements:
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/ororganizational needs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.