Step into a high-impact role designed with both patient care and your lifestyle in mind. Our enhanced on-call structure features a 45-minute response window—giving you the flexibility and breathing room to be at your best when it matters most. You’ll have the time to arrive prepared, focused, and ready to deliver exceptional surgical support as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team.
Assists in transportation of patients to and from the surgical services departments. Performs as a first assistant when assigned within scope of practice, competency, and skills. Reviews preference cards and makes proper selection of appropriate supplies and equipment for surgical procedures assigned.
Accountable for supplies, equipment, and environmental support in a cost-effective manner. Drapes all equipment in a sterile fashion. Identifies specimens for processing by circulating nurse.
Counts instruments, sharps, and sponges, before, during and after surgery. Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization. Removes soiled instruments and equipment appropriately.
Recognizes, intervenes, and reports situations which impede patient safety. Safeguards the privacy of patients and maintains confidentially. Maintains stock in Operating Room supply carts as needed.
Recognizes and reports problems related to kits, equipment, or supplies. Contributes to cleanliness and order of the unit. Facilitates efficient turnover time by prioritizing activities related to equipment and instrumentation needed for cases to follow in assigned room.
Ensures patient comfort and safety measures are maintained. Assists the surgeon during surgical procedures with a high degree of efficiency, anticipating physician and patient needs during the case. Assists in daily maintenance of the department, in completing work assignments, restocking, pulling cases for the next day and maintaining equipment in good working order.
Utilizes non-chargeable items in a cost-effective manner. Orients and trains others on appropriate instruments/equipment use. Follows all appropriate procedures to decontaminate, sterilize, and disinfect equipment and instruments.
Correctly assembles and wraps/packages items. Prepares items in an organized and timely manner. Operates the autoclave unit appropriately and performs high level disinfection processes.
Performs other duties as required. Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health. Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must be a graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology or equivalent armed forces training. Must be certified or eligible for certification. Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 80 hours per bi-weekly