Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

Certified Surgical Technologist Cardiovascular Operating Room
up to $25K SIGN ON BONUS
Relocation assistance available
Position Type: Full Time - 40 hours a week, 6:30a-5p, 4x10s

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Call, Weekend, and Holiday rotation required:

• 30 minute call response time

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician - Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician - Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

State Specific Requirements

• Tennessee: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• Texas: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.