Senior Surgical Technologist & OR Lead

archildrens; Town of Springdale (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S is seeking a Surgical Technologist IV to assist in the preparation, setup, and completion of surgical procedures. The role requires CST certification, an Associate's degree or equivalent, and at least 6 years of related experience.

You will work under the surgeon and RN, maintaining sterile technique and leading in sterile field management. The position is safety sensitive and full-time, with duties spanning room setup, instrument handling, and collaborative patient care

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
• Required Work Experience: Related Field - 6 years of experience
• Required Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Responsibilities

• Expertly prepares the operating room ensuring instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for assigned cases across services.
• Performs surgical counts with the RN prior to the procedure.
• Ensures that the majority of the sterile field is set up before patient transfer into the OR.
• Anticipates instrumentation needs for upcoming and following cases to aid in turnover time.
• Gowns and gloved surgeons and staff using sterile technique and maintains sterile field.
• Counts sponges, blades, and needles; responds to RN/surgeon requests for counts.
• Communicates instrument needs and implants to the OR team.
• Assists with final counts and breakdown of sterile field; ensures proper disposal of sharps.
• Cleans, prepares, and transports instruments for terminal sterilization; reports instrument issues.
• Assists with instrument reprocessing and inspects for damage or repair needs.
• Supports room turnover to keep OR ready for next case and restocks supplies.
• Notifies OR team if instruments are needed for subsequent cases and promotes safety.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S is seeking a Surgical Technologist IV to assist in the preparation, setup, and completion of surgical procedures. The role requires CST certification, an Associate's degree or equivalent, and at least 6 years of related experience.

You will work under the surgeon and RN, maintaining sterile technique and leading in sterile field management. The position is safety sensitive and full-time, with duties spanning room setup, instrument handling, and collaborative patient care