Surgical/Scrub Technician - Main OR

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician works in the Main Operating Room, assembling supplies for surgical procedures, setting up and maintaining the sterile field, passing surgical instruments, and assisting with in-room preparation. The role coordinates care for the needs of each surgical case with the surgeon, nurses, and other team members to support an optimal patient outcome. The technician works collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff and must communicate effectively.

The role ensures instruments, supplies, equipment, and operating rooms are prepared and available for assigned and upcoming cases. It also includes cleaning, arranging, and transporting instruments according to department policy, and independently assisting with instrument reprocessing when assigned cases are complete and time permits. The technician demonstrates practical knowledge of operating-room equipment, including its maintenance and safety aspects, contributes to teamwork and staff learning, attends educational offerings, and incorporates new knowledge and skills into clinical practice. Employees must be able to don and perform routine tasks in required personal protective equipment, including N95 masks and PAPR or CAPR respirators.

Requirements

• High school GED plus graduation from a NBSTSA-accredited or NCCT-approved Surgical Technology school/program, surgical/scrub technician training through the military, or at least two years of on-the-job surgical/scrub experience at an acute care facility or ambulatory surgery center.
• Ability to follow oral instructions, read, and write.
• Ability to be fitted for, don, and perform routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks and PAPR or CAPR respirators.

Nice To Haves

• Scrub Tech Certification.
• One year of operating-room experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment are available for assigned cases.
• Prepare the room for upcoming cases and ensure appropriate equipment is ready for surgical use.
• Clean, arrange, and transport instruments to the soiled workroom according to department policy.
• Assist independently with instrument reprocessing when assigned cases are completed and time permits.
• Ensure operating rooms are ready for the following day's cases.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of operating-room equipment, including maintenance and safety.
• Use available communication tools.
• Demonstrate teamwork by offering assistance to other team members.
• Share knowledge, information, and expertise with other staff.
• Attend departmental in-services and other educational offerings.
• Incorporate new knowledge and skills into clinical practice.
• Learn new techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED