Surgical Technician - L&D

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Scrub Technician assembles supplies for surgical procedures, maintains the sterile field, passes surgical instruments, and assists with room preparation in Labor and Delivery (E5).

UAMS Labor and Delivery is located in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. The unit 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 for patients from across Arkansas and performs approximately 300–330 deliveries per month. The labor, delivery, and recovery rooms allow patients to labor, deliver, and recover in the same birthing suite with family support. When stable, newborns may remain with their mothers to promote bonding.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Scrub Technologist school or program, or two years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Must be able to be fitted for, don, and perform routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (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.
• Prepare rooms for new admissions and ensure ante-rooms and patient rooms are stocked.
• Complete required annual staff development hours and participate in the professional and institutional advancement of 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 matching of 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