Certified Surgical Technician 1.0 D

Within Franciscan Health, the Surgical Technologist III performs various tasks supporting perioperative services within the Franciscan team. This position assists multiple disciplines within the operating room by preparing patients and equipment for procedures, and maintaining environmental standards. This position, also, provides technical assistance to surgeons by anticipating procedures and equipment. The Surgical Technologist measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions.

WHO WE ARE
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 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, 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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Prepare for surgical procedures by obtaining appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment and appropriate records for specific surgical procedures.

• Open surgical supplies/equipment, clean and prepare instruments for sterilization process, and restock pre-operative carts.

• Arrange instrument trays, prepare sterile drapes and solutions, and help the surgical team put on caps, gowns, and gloves.

• Assist in the cleanup of surgical environment after a procedure, ensuring the operating room is cleaned and set up for turnover to the next procedure.

• Remove equipment from surgery room, and follows proper procedure to dispose of contaminated equipment and supplies.

• Assist with prep of patients, as needed.

• Clinic responsibilities may include rooming patients, taking vitals, orders, and routing phone calls.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED

• 4 years Surgical Technician Preferred

• Robot Experience preferred

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association