Surgical Technician – UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

University of Arkansas System•Benton, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. As individuals dedicated to ensuring the safety and quick recovery of our patients, surgical technicians are integral members of a team dedicated to providing the best care for patients through collaboration, communication and patient safety. As part of the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant team, operating room surgical technicians define their practice through attention to detail with excellence and outstanding patient care, are driven by their expertise, compassion and dedication to evidence-based practice, and operate at a higher level of practice. If you are a Surgical Technician who has current Operating Room experience, we invite you to consider a career with UAMS Health Benton/Bryant. The Surgical Technician assembles supplies for surgical procedures, sets up and maintains the sterile field, passes surgical instruments, and assists in room preparation. This professional role will require the ability to coordinate care and anticipate the needs for the surgical case; assisting the surgeon, nurses, other members of the team to provide an optimal outcome for the patient and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of NBSTSA-accredited Surgical Technology program OR graduate of NCCT-approved Surgical Technology program OR completed military surgical/scrub tech training OR have two or more years of on-the-job surgical/scrub experience in an acute care facility or ambulatory surgery center.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Current Operating Room experience

Responsibilities

Assessment of the surgical procedure.
Ensures availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies and equipment for assigned cases.
Preparation of the OR.
Ensures that the room has been prepared for the upcoming cases, with appropriate equipment available and ready for surgical use.
Ensures that the instruments are cleaned arranged and transported to the soiled workroom according to department policy.
Independently assists with instrument reprocessing tasks when assigned cases are completed and time permits.
Ensures that the operating rooms are ready for the following day’s cases.
Exhibits practical knowledge of OR equipment including maintenance and safety aspects.
Utilizes available communication tools.
Demonstrates teamwork by offering assistance to other team members.
Shares knowledge of information and expertise with other staff.
Attends departmental in-services and other educational offerings.
Consistently demonstrates new knowledge and skills through incorporation into actual clinical practice.
Willing to learn new techniques.
Other duties assigned