Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Weekend Shift Description:
Weekend On Call 7:00am Saturday - 7:00am Monday 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.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Education:
High School graduate with formal training as a surgical technologist. 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.
Licensure:
Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA). 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.
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. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
