Operating Room Surgical Technologist: Scrub & Circulate

Arkansas Heart Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Heart Hospital seeks a skilled Surgical Technologist to support the operative team before, during, and after surgery. You will ensure proper instrumentation and supplies are available on the surgical field and operate in a fast-paced OR setting.

You will participate in direct patient care, maintain sterile technique, and assist with scrub duties as needed, ensuring asepsis, infection control, and high-quality outcomes throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid certificate from Surgical Technologist program preferred (3 years work experience may substitute). Current BLS certification required.
• Experience: Minimum of three years continuous experience in an operating room required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing Operating Room and equipment by opening sterile supplies and instrumentation.
• Maintains sterile technique and applies infection control principles.
• Functions as Scrub Assistant when needed and can perform scrub duties.
• Assists with patient positioning and relay of physician orders.
• Cares for surgical specimens and maintains sterile field during procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to react calmly in emergencies and supports safe patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

Infection control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited allied health school

Certified Surgical Technologist (preferred)

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Operating room equipment

Job description

Arkansas Heart Hospital seeks a skilled Surgical Technologist to support the operative team before, during, and after surgery. You will ensure proper instrumentation and supplies are available on the surgical field and operate in a fast-paced OR setting.

You will participate in direct patient care, maintain sterile technique, and assist with scrub duties as needed, ensuring asepsis, infection control, and high-quality outcomes throughout procedures.