Certified Surgical Technologist

3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360

The Surgical Technologist III 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

Prepares for surgical procedures by obtaining appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment and appropriate records for specific surgical procedures; opens surgical supplies/equipment, cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization process, and restocks pre-operative carts.

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

Assists in the cleanup of surgical environment after a procedure, ensuring the operating room is cleaned and set up for turnover to the next procedure.

Removes equipment from surgery room, and follows proper procedure to dispose of contaminated equipment and supplies.

Assist with prep of patients, as needed.

Clinic responsibilities may include rooming patients, taking vitals, orders, and routing phone calls.

Call Required - Within 30 minutes

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

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 .

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. is a faith-based health care leader in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, offering integrated services across 13 hospitals and specialized centers of excellence.

Hospitals and Health Care

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Nonprofit Founded 1974

Total funding $1.6M Grant

Momentum

Momentum

3,108 employees on Linked In

Jan 22 Mar 26

Employee experience

3.2 19 reviews

70% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.9

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 3.4

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.0

Compensation & benefits 3.0

Capital

May 2019

Company Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

Location Michigan City, Indiana, United States