Surgical Technician PRN - Main OR

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

5h • Onsite

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 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 uses state-of-the-art equipment and performs procedures across gynecology, urology, orthopedics, vascular and cardiovascular surgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery including kidney and liver transplant, and neurosurgery.

The role includes preparing operating rooms and ensuring that appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment are available and ready for assigned cases. The technician also cleans, arranges, and transports instruments according to department policy and may assist with instrument reprocessing when assigned cases are complete and time permits. Employees must be able to be fitted for and perform routine tasks while wearing personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR. This is a temporary, fixed-term PRN position; the position is not benefits eligible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Must be fitted for, capable of donning, and able to perform routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (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

• Assemble supplies for surgical procedures and maintain the sterile field.
• Pass surgical instruments and assist with operating-room preparation.
• Ensure appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment are available and ready for assigned cases.
• Prepare rooms for upcoming cases and ensure equipment is ready for surgical use.
• Clean, arrange, and transport instruments to the soiled workroom according to department policy.
• Assist with instrument reprocessing when assigned cases are complete and time permits.
• Ensure operating rooms are case-ready for the following day’s cases.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of operating-room equipment, including maintenance and safety aspects.
• Use available communication tools and offer assistance to other team members.
• Share knowledge and expertise with staff, attend departmental in-services and educational offerings, and incorporate new knowledge and skills into clinical practice.
• Learn new techniques and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans are available for qualifying staff and family; this position is not benefits eligible.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave are available for benefits-eligible positions.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contributions with up to 10% matched by UAMS.
• 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

• Education Level: High school or GED