**Looking for Surgical Techs to join our Warsaw, IN location!** **Schedule:** M-F (days) no holidays, no on call. **Job Summary:** Under the supervision of the Division Director in area of responsibility and clinical leadership of a registered nurse, prepares the surgical suite and patient for surgery and assists the team during the procedure. As a CST Scrub Tech, at The Orthopedic Hospital of Indiana, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. **Requirements:** + CST certification via NBSTSA and may consider NCCT + If graduated from an accredited surgical technology program or completion of a program provided by the US Armed Forces prior to 7/1/2009, CST certification may not be required. + Current BLS certification via AHA or ARC **Schedule:** PRN, M-F days, no holidays, no on call **Location:** Warsaw, Indiana **About the Job:** + Maintaining the sterile environment of the operating room + Sterilizing the equipment and operating room + Helping with preparing the patient for surgery + Gathering, counting, and arranging the equipment and surgical tools for Sx + Preparing patients for the procedure + Keeping the operating room sterile + Passing surgical tools to the surgeon and the surgeon’s assistant + Assisting in retracting tissues from the surgical patient + Counting all of the tools and instruments used during the surgery + Applying dressings to surgical sites + Disposing of needles and gauze **We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.** The Orthopedic Hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the U.S. devoted exclusively to orthopedic care with a team dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care with the best possible experience to every patient, every time, and to making a positive impact on our community. The Orthopedic Hospital has earned numerous recognitions for quality orthopedic care. Among the most recent are a series of Healthgrades® awards, which include: + One of America's 100 Best Hospitals™ for joint replacement (2013-2023) and orthopedic surgery (2019-2023) + Among the top 5% in the nation for joint replacement (2013-2023) and overall orthopedic services (2019-2023) + Five-Star Recipient for total knee replacement (2012-2023), total hip replacement (2011-2023), spinal fusion surgery (2011-2023) and hip fracture treatment (2022-2023) + Excellence Award™ for patient safety (2017-2023), joint replacement (2012-2023) and orthopedic surgery (2019-2023) + Designation as a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement designation (Blue Cross and Blue Shield) + 3-star quality designation for surgical spine and total joint replacements specialty centers (UnitedHealth Premium®) **Minimal Acceptable Job Qualifications** **Education/Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience:** + Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED) + Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or completion of a surgical technology programprovided by the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, or commissioned corps of theUS Public Health Service. Documentation of actively practicing surgical technology in a health carefacility prior to July 1, 2009 will be accepted in lieu of these program requirements. + If program graduation occurred on or after July 1, 2009, certification (CST) by the National Board ofSurgical Technology is required within 12 months from graduation date. Documentation of activelypracticing surgical technology in a health care facility prior to July 1, 2009 will be accepted in lieu ofcertification requirements. Certification is not required to be maintained after initial attainment. + If the CST certification requirement applies, individuals must attempt certification exam within 3 months ofdate in position and will have up to six months after hire to successfully pass certification exam or musthave achieved certification within 12 months of graduation. + 15 continuing education hours related to the practice of surgical technology must be maintained annuallyto continue employment. This is tracked within the department by management from documentationprovided by the Surg tech associate. + CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) is required within three (3) months of hire and must be maintainedcurrent. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.