Surgical Technician - L&D

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Scrub Technician supports surgical procedures in the Labor and Delivery unit (E5) by assembling supplies, maintaining the sterile field, passing surgical instruments, and preparing procedure rooms. The unit is located in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower and includes 14 labor, delivery, and recovery rooms; four triage observation beds; two operating room suites; a three-bed recovery area; and two neonatal stabilization rooms. It provides high-risk obstetrical care to patients from across Arkansas and performs approximately 300–330 deliveries per month. The unit supports patient- and family-centered care, including keeping stable newborns with their mothers after delivery to promote bonding.

The position also supports room readiness, instrument handling and reprocessing, patient admission and discharge, stocking, and related unit operations. Employees must be able to be fitted for and use routine personal protective equipment, including N95 masks and Powered or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Scrub Technologist school/program, or two years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Must be able to be fitted for and capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for upcoming cases and ensure appropriate equipment is available and ready for use.
• Clean, arrange, and transport instruments to the soiled utility room according to department policy.
• Assist with instrument reprocessing when assigned cases are completed and time permits.
• Ensure operating rooms are ready for the following day's cases.
• Admit and discharge patients; maintain front desk logs and phone books; and manage infant security system alarms as needed.
• Set up rooms for new admissions and ensure ante-rooms and patient rooms are stocked.
• Complete required annual staff development hours and participate in professional and institutional advancement for self and co-workers.
• 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