Surgical Tech Certified Night
Company: Riverview Health
Location: Noblesville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Responsibilities Prepare the room before and between
surgical procedures. Gather appropriate equipment per the procedure
and physician preference. Prepare and know the specific uses of all
equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures. Differentiate
cleaning and sterilization methods for specific equipment and
instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures. Apply the
principles of asepsis to provide optimum patient care. This
includes proper donning and doffing of sterile clothing, use of
sterilized equipment, pre-surgical preparation of the operating
room, and maintenance of the sterile field throughout the
procedure. Sterilize, count, and carefully arrange equipment prior
to the procedure. Ensure the count of tools, instruments, and other
supplies used during the procedure matches the initial count.
Anticipate the needs of and assist the provider during the surgical
procedure by retracting tissue and passing surgical instruments,
always maintaining a sterile field. Attend and complete all annual
competency education and demonstrate knowledge of either attending
or reading all department meetings/minutes/newsletters. Precept new
and tenured staff and surgical technology students as requested.
Function as a superuser of selected medical equipment. Recognize an
emergency and use sound judgement in instituting established
procedures. Correct situations in a calm and efficient manner.
Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient through the
appropriate use of anesthetic agents and dexterity in the use of
surgical instruments and knowledge of the step-by-step procedure
for specific surgical procedures. Develop and improve skills in
assisting the surgeon and in the organization of work by learning
to use economy on time, motion and materials. Anticipate the needs
of the surgeon to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing patient's
exposure to trauma. Other duties as assigned Education Requirements
Minimum: LPN scrub or Certified Surgical Technologist graduating
from an accredited surgical technology program Preferred: Associate
Degree in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing Experience
Requirements Minimum: Three (3) years of multispeciality operating
room experience in the scrub role as LPN or SCT and member of a
national surgical technology organization. Preferred: Five (5)
years of multispeciality operating room experience including
cardiovascular in the scrub role as LPN or CST.
License/Certification Requirements Minimum: BLS (American Heart
Association) Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)
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