Technologist-Surgical II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jonesboro, Arkansas seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under AST guidelines. You will prepare the sterile field, pass instruments, and assist during procedures to help achieve safe patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include intraoperative care, equipment handling, patient movement, and ongoing education to maintain certification. The role emphasizes clear communication, safety, and adherence to state requirements and

Qualifications

• Three years of Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room.
• Certification through approved accreditation body as required by the state.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy and professional organization membership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procedures, provide intraoperative care, arrange and pass instruments.
• Handle equipment and supplies safely during surgeries.
• Prepare surgical suite and assist in patient movement and cleaning.
• Assist exposure, hemostasis, and other technical tasks under surgeon guidance.
• Participate in ongoing education and complete assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Professional org member

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

BLS certification within 14 days

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Functions under the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) guidelines for performance. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient within AST standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs in a safely and adequate manner.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A

Minimum Required

• Three (3) years of Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room or Certification through an approved accreditation body as required by the state in which services are rendered.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

• 20 Hours of continuing education annually as required to maintain certification based on state laws

Preferred/Desired

• 20 Hours of continuing education annually as required to maintain certification based on state laws

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy. Be a member of a professional organization.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body as required by state where services are rendered. BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired