Surgical Tech .3 N

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus

24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311

The Surgical Technologist I performs various tasks supporting perioperative services, including preparation of operating room, transport of patients, supplies, equipment, and specimens. This position assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other members of an operating room team by preparing patients for their procedures, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining environmental cleanliness before, during and after surgical procedures. This position, also, provides technical assistance to surgeons by anticipating and passing instruments, assuring the functioning of instruments, and keeping instruments free of debris during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and other solutions.

WHO WE ARE

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 that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

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

• Assist with prep of patients as needed.

• Pass instruments to surgeons and surgical assistants.

• May assist with sponge, needle, and other supply counts to track materials used in surgery.

• May operate suction, diagnostic, and sterilizing equipment, and package specimens to take for laboratory analysis.

• Family Birthing Center .3 Night Position

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED Required

• Associate Degree from an accredited program is required

• 1 year Surgery Preferred

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.