Surgical Technologist I

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to join the Outpatient Surgery team. This full-time role supports the operating room by preparing instrumentation, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting the RN and surgeon during procedures.

Responsibilities include performing surgical counts, assisting with case turnover, and ensuring patient safety throughout the operation. A high school diploma or GED is required; CST certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in a related field recommended.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating room setup with instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform surgical counts with RN prior to procedures.
• Maintain sterile field throughout procedures and gown/glove staff as needed.
• Anticipate instrumentation needs and aid in case turnover.
• Assist with instrument cleaning, reprocessing, and room turnover.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical counts

Team communication

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree recommended

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

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.

Work Shift

Please See Job Description For Details.

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC013217 Outpatient Surgery

Summary

Outpatient Surgery Center, Full Time, FOUR/10 Hour Shifts, Mon-Fri, 0630-1700, Alternating Day Off (No weekends and No Holidays)

Salary

Most new hires start between $23.00-$28.70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

A Surgical Technologist I 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 I 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.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education

Associate's Degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience

High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience

Required Certifications

Recommended Certifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Description

• Assists with the preparation of the operating room by ensuring the availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for assigned cases in all services.
• Performs surgical counts with RN prior to the procedure.
• Participates in ensuring that the majority of the sterile field has been set-up prior to the transfer of the patient into the operating room.
• Anticipates the instrumentation needs for the upcoming and to-follow cases aiding in case turnover time.
• Uses knowledge of sterile techniques to gown and glove surgeons, assistants and self, passing instruments, and draping sterile field and maintaining sterile field throughout the procedure.
• 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.
• Communicates with team in regard to changes in surgeon's preferences and to the RN on implants, medications, and surgical specimens.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists other team members with cleaning and room turnover 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.
• Promotes safety and promptly reports any safety concerns to the RN or Team Leader.
• Performs other duties as assigned.