Surgical Technician

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

The Surgical Scrub Technician assembles supplies for surgical procedures, maintains the sterile field, passes surgical instruments, and assists in room preparation in Labor and Delivery (E5). UAMS Labor and Delivery unit is located in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. The unit consists of 14 LDR rooms, four triage observational beds, two operating rooms suites, a three bed recovery room area and two state of the art Neonatal Stabilization rooms used to stabilize acutely ill neonates with specially trained staff from the Intensive Care Nursery. Labor and Delivery provides high-risk obstetrical care for patients all over the state. On average, this unit performs approximately 300-330 deliveries per month. The LDR rooms allow the expectant mother to labor, deliver, and recover in the birthing suites with family support. E5 Labor and Delivery supports patient and family centered care and as a result, the newborns, if stable, are allowed to stay with their mother's after delivery to promote bonding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Scrub Technologist school/program or 2 years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Ensures that the instruments are cleaned arranged and transported to the soiled utility room according to department policy.
• Assists with instrument reprocessing tasks when assigned cases are completed and time permits; Ensures that the operating rooms are case-ready for the following day's cases.
• Admits and discharges patients, ensure front desk logs and phone books are maintained, and manage infant security system alarms as needed.
• Sets up rooms in preparation for new admissions, ensure ante-rooms and patient rooms are stocked

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be a Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• Must have One (1) year of previous experience as a Surgical Scrub Technologist.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethics, and accountability.
• Two (2) years of previous experience as a Surgical Scrub Technologist with current BLS.
• Ensures that the room has been prepared for the upcoming cases, with appropriate equipment available
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Participates in continuing education by completing the required staff development hours annually and in professional/institutional advancement of self and co-workers.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR). This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Additional Information:

• Ability to maintain required state or national credentials, as applicable.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, aseptic practices, and infection prevention.
• Ability to properly prepare and maintain the operating room before, during, and after procedures.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and instrumentation.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
• Ability to perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety and infection-control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift/move equipment or supplies.
• Previous operating-room experience may be preferred, particularly for senior-level positions.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Continuously
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
• Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

No