Surgical/Scrub Tech - Main OR

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Surgical Technician will assembles supplies for surgical procedures, set up and maintains the sterile field, passes surgical instruments, and assists in room preparation. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care the needs for the surgical case the surgeon, nurses, other members of the team to provide an optimal outcome for the patient and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Requires the ability to effectively communicate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Scrub Technologist school/program OR 2 years of surgical scrub tech training through the military
• Ability to follow oral instruction, read, and write
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Scrub Tech Certification
• 1 year of operating room experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies and equipment for assigned cases.
• Ensures that the room has been prepared for the upcoming cases, with appropriate equipment available and ready for surgical use.
• Ensures that the instruments are cleaned arranged and transported to the soiled workroom according to department policy; independently 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
• Utilizes available communication tools
• Demonstrates teamwork by offering assistance to other team members
• Shares knowledge information and expertise with other staff.
• Attends departmental in-services and other educational offerings.
• Consistently demonstrates new knowledge and skills through incorporation into actual clinical practice.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees