Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Carmel, Indiana
Indiana University Health North Hospital

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Surgical Services (CST - Certified Surgical Technologist)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Locals not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers accepted
• Minimum Specialty Experience Required: 3 years
• Certification Required: NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)

Department Details

• Community hospital with 14 Operating Rooms
• Surgical services include: General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT, Orthopedics, Plastics, Spine, Robotics, and Pediatric surgery

Certification Requirements

• NBSTSA certification is mandatory
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA NRP only
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) certification as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as applicable
• State License verification required (Indiana license)

Background and Compliance Checks

• Background Check within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification
  • International search if lived/worked outside US in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma verification required (official copies)
• Education Verification by 3rd party

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted)
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score

Competency and Documentation

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required (not for Techs or RRTs)
• Unit Competency Exam required
• Skills Checklist within 12 months and annually
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (charge, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Current Employment Application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days (7-year history required)

Additional Notes

• Indiana RN travel restrictions effective 11/30/24 do not apply to Periop/OR RN’s, Allied positions (including this CST role), and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required (clear copy)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement and facility-specific compliance forms must be completed prior to start
• On-site Fit Testing is limited and must be approved in advance if required

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists seeking a travel contract in a diverse surgical environment with a reputable healthcare system in Indiana.