IU Health·Carmel, Indiana
The Surgical Resource Technologist provides support before, during, and after surgical procedures by managing equipment and assisting the surgical team. They ensure the proper maintenance of the sterile field and assist in the turnover of the operating room.
Surgical Resource Technologists provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Assists in ensuring the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation. Provides assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards. Assists in the turnover of the operating room after the procedure ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies. Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
Requires 17 continuing education units annually.
Requires successful completion of Perioperative Services Preceptor class and/or completion of 4 precepting eLMS modules and/or facility based preceptor training.
Requires a minimum of 1 year experience in the Skilled Technologist role or relevant experience.
Must be able to resource to other staff who are utilizing advanced technology in cases, including knowledge of the types of instruments utilized, what cases utilize different technologies, etc.
Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
Requires completion of application and recommendations as prescribed in Advancement Process.
Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
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Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.
Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and a Certified Surgical Technologist certification from the NBSTSA. A minimum of one year of relevant experience and Basic Life Support certification are also required.
Market context
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