<p>The Surgery Department is a dynamic and specialized unit dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients across the age spectrum undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Our care team collaborates seamlessly to support 4 operating room suites, 2 endoscopy suites as well as a dedicated OB OR suite. We facilitate diverse procedures across multiple specialties, including ENT, general surgery, orthopedics, urology, pediatric dental and neurology. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive environment, ensuring the best outcomes for every patient we serve. Salary: Market-Leading Salary Department: Surgery Schedule: Full-time, Days Hospital: Witham Health Services Location: Lebanon, Indiana Sign on bonus determined by experience # Minimum Education/License/Certification Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent; graduate of accredited school for Surgical Technologists. Fifteen (15) hours of continuing education concerning surgical technology is required every year in order to continue practicing surgical technology. CERTIFICATIONS: CPR at first available opportunity at WMH. Surgical Technologist certification required within 90 days of employment. SKILLS: Must successfully complete the Surgical Technologist orientation skills checklists and program in surgery within three months. Must be able to utilize professional judgment, be a mature individual with good communication skills and be physically capable of accepting stressful situations and physical demands. Must possess organizational skills and principles of sterile techniques. TRAINING: Must successfully complete the Surgical Technologist orientation skills checklists and program in surgery within three months. Surgical Technologist Certification to be obtained within 90 days. Must successfully complete training in the following areas: Infection Control, Universal Precautions, Hazardous Chemicals, and Body Mechanics. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE: Certified Surgical Technologist experience # preferred. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Must be adaptable to a continuously changing patient care and staffing environment. Must also possess knowledge of sterile environment and surgical procedures and instrumentation. Also possess organizational skills to prioritize and organize surgeon/patient care needs to provide quality and efficient surgical intervention. Must be able to deal with the demands and stressors that are encountered when dealing with patients, physicians, and coworkers. PHYSICAL#ABILITIES: Must possess sufficient strength to position/reposition the immobile geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and infant patient who is sedated. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must have hand major and fine motor skills. Must be able to communicate verbally to patients and coworkers. Must have sight and hearing abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. SAFETY STANDARDS: Must utilize PPE#s for every procedure and decontamination process. Must be able to wash hands frequently and wear gloves without causing skin irritation. Must use proper body mechanics when positioning geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients who are unconscious. Must be fitted for an approved injection control mask by completing a TB Fit Test as administered by WHS approved personnel.</p> <p>The Surgery Department is a dynamic and specialized unit dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients across the age spectrum undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Our care team collaborates seamlessly to support 4 operating room suites, 2 endoscopy suites as well as a dedicated OB OR suite. We facilitate diverse procedures across multiple specialties, including ENT, general surgery, orthopedics, urology, pediatric dental and neurology. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive environment, ensuring the best outcomes for every patient we serve.</p> <ul> <li>Salary: Market-Leading Salary </li><li>Department: Surgery </li><li>Schedule: Full-time, Days </li><li>Hospital: Witham Health Services </li><li>Location: Lebanon, Indiana </li><li>Sign on bonus determined by experience </li></ul> <p>Minimum Education/License/Certification Requirements</p> <p>EDUCATION:</p> <p>High school graduate or equivalent; graduate of accredited school for Surgical Technologists.</p> <p>Fifteen (15) hours of continuing education concerning surgical technology is required every year in order to continue practicing surgical technology.</p> <p>CERTIFICATIONS:</p> <p>CPR at first available opportunity at WMH. Surgical Technologist certification required within 90 days of employment.</p> <p>SKILLS:</p> <p>Must successfully complete the Surgical Technologist orientation skills checklists and program in surgery within three months. Must be able to utilize professional judgment, be a mature individual with good communication skills and be physically capable of accepting stressful situations and physical demands. Must possess organizational skills and principles of sterile techniques.</p> <p>TRAINING:</p> <p>Must successfully complete the Surgical Technologist orientation skills checklists and program in surgery within three months. Surgical Technologist Certification to be obtained within 90 days. Must successfully complete training in the following areas: Infection Control, Universal Precautions, Hazardous Chemicals, and Body Mechanics.</p> <p>PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Certified Surgical Technologist experience - preferred.</p> <p>PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:</p> <p>Must be adaptable to a continuously changing patient care and staffing environment. Must also possess knowledge of sterile environment and surgical procedures and instrumentation. Also possess organizational skills to prioritize and organize surgeon/patient care needs to provide quality and efficient surgical intervention. Must be able to deal with the demands and stressors that are encountered when dealing with patients, physicians, and coworkers.</p> <p>PHYSICAL ABILITIES:</p> <p>Must possess sufficient strength to position/reposition the immobile geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and infant patient who is sedated. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must have hand major and fine motor skills. Must be able to communicate verbally to patients and coworkers. Must have sight and hearing abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.</p> <p>SAFETY STANDARDS:</p> <p>Must utilize PPE's for every procedure and decontamination process. Must be able to wash hands frequently and wear gloves without causing skin irritation. Must use proper body mechanics when positioning geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients who are unconscious. Must be fitted for an approved injection control mask by completing a TB Fit Test as administered by WHS approved personnel.</p>