Surgical Technologist IV

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Springdale is seeking a Surgical Technologist IV to assist the surgeon and RN in preparing, setting up, and completing surgical procedures. The role emphasizes strict sterile technique and maintaining the sterile field throughout the operation.

The candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent, 6 years of related experience, and CST certification, with opportunities to lead and mentor team members in a high-standard surgical environment for patients from newborn to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent is required.
• 6 years of related work experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room ensuring instrumentation, supplies and equipment are available for cases.
• Performs surgical counts with RN prior to procedures.
• Ensures majority of sterile field is set up prior to patient transfer.
• Anticipates instrumentation needs to support case turnover time.
• Maintains sterile technique and gowns gloves, passes instruments, and drapes sterile field.
• Counts sponges, blades, needles, and instruments and responds to requests.
• Communicates with team regarding changes in surgeon's preferences and implants.
• Assists with terminal sterilization and instrument reprocessing tasks.
• Ensures room turnover and supplies are restocked for the next case.
• Mentors, coaches and precepts other staff and students.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical counts

Operating room setup

Instrument handling

Team communication

Mentoring/precepting

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.

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

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 6 years of experience

Required Certifications:

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

Description:

• 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.
• Performs surgical counts with RN prior to the procedure.
• Expertly ensures that the majority of the sterile field has been set-up prior to the transfer of the patient into the operating room.
• Uses expert knowledge and experience to accurately anticipate the instrumentation needs for the upcoming and to-follow cases aiding in case turnover time.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Communicates with operating room when instruments are needed ofr the following cases.
• Promotes safety and promptly reports any safety concerns to the RN or Team Leader.
• Actively participates in improvement of patient care and the work environment through varying improvement activities.
• Leads in mentoring, coaching, precepting or teaching other healthcare professionals and students, and identifies opportunities for professional development of the team.