Surgical Skilled Technologist

Riley Outpatient Surgery Center, situated within the premises of Riley Hospital in downtown Indianapolis, stands as a distinguished teaching facility. Featuring six state-of-the-art operating rooms, we offer an extensive array of surgical specialties, encompassing Pediatric General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Dermatology, Pain Management, Plastics, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Urology.

Our esteemed staff fosters a culture of collaboration, operating as a tightly knit team to deliver personalized and exceptional care. We prioritize creating a safe and comforting environment for our pediatric patients and their families, ensuring their well-being remains our foremost priority.

Operating from Monday to Friday, we uphold a commitment to work-life balance by abstaining from weekend, holiday, or call shift obligations. This dedication aims to promote a healthier and more fulfilling professional life for our team members.

This is a PRN position. 

Surgical Skilled 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 within four months of employment.
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Requires the ability to resource advanced technology.
• Requires 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
• Requires knowledge of various surgical procedures in order to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon within 12 months of employment.
• Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.