Surgical Technician -TOSH - Sign-on Bonus

RiseMe; Arkansas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Education discount

Prescription delivery

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking Surgical Technologists to join the Operating Room teams in the TOSH campus. The role involves preparing sterile fields, assisting with instruments, and coordinating care for surgical cases with nurses and surgeons.

Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates. Ideal candidates have NBSTSA or NCCT accreditation, or military surgical training, or 2+ years of OR scrub experience in acute care or ambulatory settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from NBSTSA-accredited or NCCT-approved Surgical Technology program, or military training, or 2+ years in a surgical/scrub role.

Responsibilities

• Ensures availability of instrumentation, supplies and equipment for cases.
• Prepares the room and ensures sterility for upcoming procedures.
• Coordinates instrument reprocessing and transports to soiled workroom.
• Maintains case-readiness for following day’s surgeries.
• Demonstrates knowledge of OR equipment, safety, and teamwork.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NBSTSA-accredited Surgical Technology program OR NCCT-approved Surgical Technology program OR military surgical/scrub tech training

Job description

Closing Date:

10/24/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University of Arkansas’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department:

ICE | MUSL | TOSH Operating Room

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This will be used to fill multiple positions.

*Sign-on Bonus available for eligible candidates**

As individuals dedicated to ensuring the safety and quick recovery of our patients, surgical technologists are integral members of a team dedicated to providing the best care for patients through collaboration, communication and patient safety. As part of the TOSH teams, operating room scrub 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 The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital at UAMS Health.

The Surgical Technician will assembles supplies for surgical procedures, set up and maintains the sterile field, passes surgical instruments, and assists in room preparation. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care the needs for the surgical case 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. Requires the ability to effectively communicate.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED PlusGraduate of an NBSTSA-accredited Surgical Technology program OR NCCT-approved Surgical Technology programOR 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year Operating room experience (preferred in Orthopedics)
• Scrub Tech Certification
• Orthopedic experience

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Ensures availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies and equipment for assigned cases.
• 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 case-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 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.
• With any other duties assigned

Customer Service: Interacts with, and assists, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed. Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary. Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assists internal and external stakeholders, as needed, with exceptional customer service.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Occasionally
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally
• Lift and carry weight: 25+ lbs.
• Push and pull weight: 25+ lbs.
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Frequently
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, and think analytically: Continuously
• Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
• Noise Level: Moderate
• Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Near visual acuity
• Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes