Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Division Director in area of responsibility and clinical leadership of a registered nurse, prepares the surgical suite and patient for surgery and assists the team during the procedure. 

As a CST Scrub Tech, at The Orthopedic Hospital of Indiana, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients.

Requirements: 

• CST certification via NBSTSA and may consider NCCT
• If graduated from an accredited surgical technology program or completion of a program provided by the US Armed Forces prior to 7/1/2009, CST certification may not be required. 
• Current BLS certification via AHA or ARC

Schedule: PRN, M-F days, no holidays, no on call

About the Job: 

• Maintaining the sterile environment of the operating room
• Sterilizing the equipment and operating room
• Helping with preparing the patient for surgery 
• Gathering, counting, and arranging the equipment and surgical tools for Sx
• Preparing patients for the procedure
• Keeping the operating room sterile
• Passing surgical tools to the surgeon and the surgeon’s assistant
• Assisting in retracting tissues from the surgical patient
• Counting all of the tools and instruments used during the surgery
• Applying dressings to surgical sites
• Disposing of needles and gauze

 We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. 

The Orthopedic Hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the U.S. devoted exclusively to orthopedic care with a team dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care with the best possible experience to every patient, every time, and to making a positive impact on our community. The Orthopedic Hospital has earned numerous recognitions for quality orthopedic care. Among the most recent are a series of Healthgrades® awards, which include:

• One of America's 100 Best Hospitals™ for joint replacement (2013-2023) and orthopedic surgery (2019-2023)
• Among the top 5% in the nation for joint replacement (2013-2023) and overall orthopedic services (2019-2023)
• Five-Star Recipient for total knee replacement (2012-2023), total hip replacement (2011-2023), spinal fusion surgery (2011-2023) and hip fracture treatment (2022-2023)
• Excellence Award™ for patient safety (2017-2023), joint replacement (2012-2023) and orthopedic surgery (2019-2023)
• Designation as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement designation (Blue Cross and Blue Shield)
• 3-star quality designation for surgical spine and total joint replacements specialty centers (UnitedHealth Premium®)

Minimal Acceptable Job Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED)
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or completion of a surgical technology program
  provided by the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, or commissioned corps of the
  US Public Health Service. Documentation of actively practicing surgical technology in a health care
  facility prior to July 1, 2009 will be accepted in lieu of these program requirements.
•  If program graduation occurred on or after July 1, 2009, certification (CST) by the National Board of
  Surgical Technology is required within 12 months from graduation date. Documentation of actively
  practicing surgical technology in a health care facility prior to July 1, 2009 will be accepted in lieu of
  certification requirements. Certification is not required to be maintained after initial attainment.
• If the CST certification requirement applies, individuals must attempt certification exam within 3 months of
  date in position and will have up to six months after hire to successfully pass certification exam or must
  have achieved certification within 12 months of graduation.
• 15 continuing education hours related to the practice of surgical technology must be maintained annually
  to continue employment. This is tracked within the department by management from documentation
  provided by the Surg tech associate.
• CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) is required within three (3) months of hire and must be maintained
  current.