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Indiana University Health · 3 months ago

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant

position5165 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN, 47905, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Indiana University Health is committed to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment at Arnett Hospital. They are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant to provide clinical expertise during surgical procedures, ensuring the readiness of surgical equipment and assisting surgeons in the operating room.

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Responsibilities

Provide service and support as a clinical expert before, during, and after surgical procedures
Ensure the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation and to maintain readiness for emergency procedures at all times
Provide first line assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards
Assist in positioning of the patient and the turnover of the operating room after the procedure ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies
Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel
Train colleagues on various skills and tasks
Act as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience

Qualification

Certified First AssistantCertified Surgical TechnologistBasic Life Support CertificationSurgical equipment knowledgeContinuing Education hoursEmergency readinessTeam collaborationMentoring skills

Required

High School Diploma/GED
Certification as a Certified First Assistant obtained from the NBSTSA
Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA
Basic Life Support Certification
Ability to resource advanced technology
Documentation of 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education
Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation
Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Preferred

Associate's Degree

Benefits

Competitive pay
Development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Matching 401k
Paid medical leave
Health, dental and vision insurance

Company

Indiana University Health

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Indiana University Health is an academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare system. It is a sub-organization of Indiana University Bloomington.
dateFounded in 1997
location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://iuhealth.org

H1B Sponsorship

Indiana University Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (25)
2023 (15)
2022 (23)
2021 (11)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.19M
Key Investors
Ball Brothers FoundationHealth Resources and Services Administration
2024-11-02Grant· $0.01M
2023-07-21Grant· $1.17M

Leadership Team

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Jennifer Alvey
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Kelly Whitaker
Program Manager (Supporting SVP/CFO)
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