Certified Surgical Technologist

Company: Lutheran Health Network of Indiana
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

*Job Description: *

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Surgical Technologist/CST - Full Time position in the Main Operating Room at Lutheran Health Network - Lutheran Hospital

Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program and NBSTA certified.
* Sign on bonus up to $35,000!
* Earn up to $10,000 in student loan repayment!
* Comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and matching 401k - Benefit coverage for you, your spouse, or your entire family



*Education / Licensure / Certification (required):*
* A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).
* Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or completed a surgical technology program provided by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service.
* Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology if graduation occurred on or after July 1,
* 2009 or evidence of actively practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to July 1, 2009.
* For graduates after July 1, 2009, certification exams must be attempted within three (3) months of employment. Surgical Technician will have up to six (6) months after hire to successfully pass certification exam or must have achieved certification within 12 months of graduation or forfeit employment. Certification is not required to be maintained after initial attainment.
* 15 continuing education hours related to the practice of surgical technology must be maintained annually to continue employment. This is tracked within the department by management from documentation provided by the Surg tech associate.
* BCLS at time of hire or within 30 days of hire and must maintain.



*Job Knowledge & Skills:*
* Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
* Requires a thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques.
* Demonstrates general knowledge of surgical procedure, instruments and supplies utilized in order to prepare the operating suite/treatment room for surgery and assist the medical team throughout the procedure.
* Requires general working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (including neonate, child, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of patient served to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
* Demonstrates well developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with all internal and external unit customers, as needed.



*Experience:*
* One year of surgical technician experience preferred, which may include hours worked as a Lutheran Hospital surgical technician apprentice.
* Equal Opportunity Employer



*Benefits:*
* Sign-On Bonus: Up to $35,000
* Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
* Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and matching 401k)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Surgery
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Evening shift



Application Question(s):
* Are you a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program OR have you completed a surgical technology
program provided by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or the
commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service?

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Fort Wayne, IN 46804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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