Surgical Technician PRN - Main OR
About The Position
The Surgical Scrub Technician assembles supplies for surgical procedures in the Main Operating Room, maintains the sterile field, passes surgical instruments, and assists with room preparation. The UAMS Main Operating Room is a 19-room suite that operates 24/7 on the second floor of the Central Hospital. It includes endoscopic rooms, laminar flow rooms, DaVinci robotic rooms, and a dedicated endovascular room. The fast-paced environment performs state-of-the-art procedures across specialties including gynecology, urology, orthopedics, vascular and cardiovascular surgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery including kidney and liver transplant, and neurosurgery.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an 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.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and accountability.
- Must be able to be fitted for, don, and perform routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.
Nice To Haves
- Patient care and/or healthcare-related experience.
- Current certification.
- Two or more years of previous experience as a Surgical Scrub Technician.
Responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment are available for assigned cases.
- Prepare rooms for upcoming cases and ensure appropriate equipment is available and ready for surgical use.
- Clean, arrange, and transport instruments to the soiled workroom according to department policy; independently assist 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 aspects.
- 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.
- Be willing to learn new techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- No benefits are offered for this position; it is not benefits eligible.
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Education Level
High school or GED
