Lutheran Health Network ยท 4 weeks ago
Surgical Technologist Evenings
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expLutheran Health Network is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their team. This role involves collaborating with the surgical team to provide high-quality patient care during surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring that all necessary instruments and supplies are prepared and available.
Responsibilities
Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique
Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently
Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly
Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety
Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures
Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures
Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols
Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required
Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Preferred
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
Company
Lutheran Health Network
Lutheran Health Network is a family of more than 6,000 employees, physicians, advanced practice providers and volunteers dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care with the best possible experience to every patient, every time.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Colby Trane
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Katie Wilson
Account Executive-Medpartners
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