Surgical Technolgist II

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 IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the \"Find Jobs\" report.Work Shift:Please see job description for details.Time Type:Full timeDepartment:CC093190 SurgerySummary:Full Time, Mon-Fri, (Call Required)Salary:Most new hires start between $24.40-$30.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.Additional Information:A Surgical Technologist II under the direction of the surgeon and RN, assists in the preparation, set-up, and completion of the surgical procedure. They maintain strict adherence to the principles of sterile technique and continually monitor the sterile field to ensure its integrity. The Surgical Technologist II provides safe and effective care for the patients in surgery and commonly participates in procedures for patients from newborn to adult with conditions requiring surgical intervention. The Surgical Tech II serves as a resource for other staff, assists with unit problem-solving, and participates in evidence-based practice.Required Education:High school diploma or GED or equivalentRecommended Education:Associate's Degree in a related field of study.Required Work Experience:Related Field - 1 year of experienceRecommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:Recommended Certifications:Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical AssistingDescription1. Proficiently prepares the operating room ensuring the availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for assigned cases in all services. Applies critical thinking to improve the process of room preparation and flow. 2. Performs surgical counts with RN prior to the procedure. 3. Proficiently ensures that the majority of the sterile field has been set-up prior to the transfer of the patient into the operating room. 4. Consistently anticipates the instrumentation needs for the upcoming and to-follow cases aiding in case turnover time. 5. Uses knowledge of sterile techniques to competently gown and glove surgeons, assistants and self, passing instruments, and draping sterile field and maintaining sterile field throughout the procedure. Seeks to improve sharps safety measures. 6. Maintains sponges, blades, needles, and instruments in an orderly fashion and actively counts at appropriate times and responds promptly to request by the RN or surgeon to count. 7. Communicates with team in regard to changes in surgeon's preferences and to the RN on implants, medications, and surgical specimens. 8. At the close of the procedure, assists the RN with final surgical counts and breaking down of the sterile field ensuring the appropriate disposal of sharps. 9. Cleans, prepares, and transports instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists with instrument reprocessing tasks and inspects instruments for damage or repair needs reportling promptly to the Service Leader and/or the SPD Supervisor. 10. Assists other team members with cleaning and room turnover consistently ensuring the operating room is ready for the following case. Ensures unused supplies and equipment have been returned to storage areas and room supplies restocked. 11. Communicates with operating room when instruments are needed ofr the following cases. 12. Promotes safety and promptly reports any safety concerns to the RN or Team Leader. 13. Actively participates in improvement of patient care and the work environment through varying improvement activities. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.