Surgical Technologist I

3 days ago

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Children's Full time

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

(

)and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC013190 Surgery

Summary:

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

  1. Assists with the preparation of the operating room by ensuring the availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for assigned cases in all services.

  2. Performs surgical counts with RN prior to the procedure.

  3. 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.

  4. Anticipates the instrumentation needs for the upcoming and to-follow cases aiding in case turnover time.

  5. 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.

  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 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. Promotes safety and promptly reports any safety concerns to the RN or Team Leader.

  12. Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Surgical Technologist I

    2 weeks ago

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Children's Hospital Full time

    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...

  • Surgical Technologist

    1 week ago

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Dermatology Full time

     About the job:Looking for a motivated, quick learning Surgical Technologist or surgical nurse to excel in a clinical surgical setting. Will assist in outpatient procedures in a high volume dermatology clinic. Need a talented assistant capable of identifying doctor's needs during surgeries, to facilitate the flow of patients, and assist with surgeries and...

  • Surgical/Scrub Technologist

    5 days ago

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States University of Arkansas System Full time

    Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for...

  • Access Coordinator I/II-Surgical Services/Radiology

    1 day ago

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States University of Arkansas Full time

    Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for...

  • Radiology Technologist I

    1 day ago

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest Full time

    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...

  • Surgical/Scrub Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Full time

    Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Chemistry

    4 days ago

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States University of Arkansas System Full time

    Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for...

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

    2 weeks ago

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Children's Hospital Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    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...

  • Instrument Tech I PRN

    1 day ago

    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States University of Arkansas Full time

    Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for...

  • RN - Pacu

    2 weeks ago

    North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Surgical Hospital Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Job Details North Little Rock, AR Description Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Clinical Manager and the Nurse Coordinator, this position assesses plans, organizes and evaluates all aspects of patient care for assigned unit/patients.Reports to:  Nurse Coordinator/Nurse in ChargeEssential Job FunctionsUtilizes the nursing process to provide...