Surgical Technologist II

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist II for the Outpatient Surgery department. The role supports the surgeon and RN, ensuring a sterile environment and proper preparation of instruments for pediatric to adult cases.

No weekends and a traditional day schedule with a 6:30am-5:00pm window. Responsibilities include sterile technique, instrument handling, case turnover, and safety adherence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room with instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for cases across services.
• Performs surgical counts with the RN prior to procedures.
• Maintains sterile field and applies sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Anticipates instrumentation needs to support efficient case turnover.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons, passes instruments, and maintains sterility.
• Counts sponges, blades, needles, and instruments; responds to counts as needed.
• Communicates changes in surgeon preferences and implants to the team.
• Completes instrument processing and terminal sterilization tasks.
• Assists with room turnover and restocks supplies after procedures.
• Promotes safety and reports concerns to RN or Team Leader.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities to enhance patient care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (Recommended)

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:CC013217 Outpatient SurgerySummary:Outpatient Surgery, Full Time, Mon-Fri, Rotating Day off, 6:30am-5:00pm (No Call/No Weekends)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. Competently prepares the operating room ensuring the availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for assigned cases in all services. Seeks to improve the process of room preparation and flow.2. Performs surgical counts with RN prior to the procedure.3. Consistently 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.