Trinity Health·Mishawaka, Indiana
Prepares sterile instrument tables and assists surgeons by passing supplies and holding retractors during operations. Responsible for cleaning the operating room and storing equipment after procedures.
Employment type: Full time
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.
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.
2 years in operating room as a surgical technologist preferred.
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.
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Market context
Certified Surgical Technologist openings in Indiana are typically driven by steady surgical volume across hospitals and outpatient settings, so employers often screen closely for current BLS and recognized NCCT or NBSTSA credentials. These roles can be competitive because teams want candidates who can step in with the right training path, whether that is a diploma plus experience, an associate or technical degree, or equivalent job experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential status and match your background to the listed education or experience route before applying.
