Senior Surgical Technologist II — OR Prep & Safety

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Oak Grove (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist II to support the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, ensure sterile technique, and assist with instruments and counts throughout procedures from newborns to adults.

Under surgeon and RN supervision, you’ll help in case turnover, maintain sterile fields, and participate in safety initiatives. This full-time role requires adaptability and teamwork in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Related field work experience in surgery (1 year) preferred.
• An Associate's degree is recommended.
• CST certification recommended by the NBSTA.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room with appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs surgical counts with RN prior to procedure.
• Sets up majority of sterile field prior to patient transfer.
• Anticipates instrumentation needs to support case turnover.
• Gowns and gloved surgeons and staff using sterile technique; maintains sterile field.
• Counts sponges, blades, needles, and instruments at appropriate times.
• Communicates changes in surgeon preferences and implants with RN.
• Assists with final counts and cleanup after procedure.
• Cleans, prepares, and transports instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Reprocesses instruments and reports damage or repair needs.
• Assists with room turnover and restocks supplies.
• Communicates instrument needs for upcoming cases to OR staff.
• Promotes safety and reports safety concerns.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in a related field of study

Tools

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certification

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist II to support the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, ensure sterile technique, and assist with instruments and counts throughout procedures from newborns to adults.

Under surgeon and RN supervision, you’ll help in case turnover, maintain sterile fields, and participate in safety initiatives. This full-time role requires adaptability and teamwork in a high-stakes environment.