Surgical Technologist IV

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist IV to support surgical procedures for patients from newborn to adult. You will assist the team under surgeon and RN supervision, ensuring sterile technique and efficient case turnover.

Requirements include an Associate's degree or equivalent, 6 years of related experience, and CST certification. The hospital emphasizes safety, teamwork and excellence as Magnet-Status care leaders.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma.
• 6 years of related field experience required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Expertly prepares the operating room with instrumentation, supplies and equipment for cases across services.
• Performs surgical counts with the RN prior to procedures.
• Maintains sterile field, gowns and gloving for team members and self.
• Anticipates instrumentation needs to support efficient case turnover.
• Mentors and supports other healthcare professionals and students.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

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: CC093190

Surgery Summary: Additional Information:

A Surgical Technologist IV 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 IV possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques. The Surgical Technologist IV demonstrated a deep understanding of surgical technology practice to provide a 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 Technologist IV leads efforts to achieve excellence and apply leadership skills in both the unit and organizational level.

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

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience: Related Field - 6 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

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

Recommended Certifications:

Description

• 1. Expertly 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. Expertly ensures that the majority of the sterile field has been set-up prior to the transfer of the patient into the operating room.
• 4. Uses expert knowledge and experience to accurately anticipate the instrumentation needs for the upcoming and to-follow cases aiding in case turnover time.
• 5. Uses knowledge of sterile techniques to expertly 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. Leads in mentoring, coaching, precepting or teaching other healthcare professionals and students, and identifies opportunities for professional development of the team.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

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“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant