Surgical/Scrub Technician - TOSH

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

5d

About The Position

As individuals dedicated to ensuring the safety and quick recovery of our patients, surgical technologists are integral members of a team dedicated to providing the best care for patients through collaboration, communication and patient safety. As part of the TOSH teams, operating room scrub technicians define their practice through attention to detail with excellence and outstanding patient care, are driven by their expertise, compassion and dedication to evidence-based practice, and operate at a higher level of practice. If you are a Surgical Technician who has current Operating Room experience, we invite you to consider a career with The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital at UAMS Health. 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 or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Scrub Technologist school/program or 2 years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Ability to follow oral instruction, read, and write

Nice To Haves

• Scrub Tech Certification
• 1 year Operating room experience (preferred in Orthopedics)
• Orthopedic 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.
• Exhibits practical knowledge of OR equipment, including maintenance and safety aspects.
• 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.
• Willing to learn new techniques.
• With any other duties 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