Surgical Technician - Main OR
University of Arkansas System
- Location
- Onsite (UAMS, Arkansas)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences seeks a Surgical Technician to support the Main Operating Room team. This role involves preparing surgical suites, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Holiday leave
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
Perks
- Education discount
- Merchant discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Full job details
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Clinical Support
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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Department:
ICE | PeriopSvc Main Operating Room
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Surgical/Scrub Technician will assemble supplies for surgical procedures, set up and maintain the sterile field, pass surgical instruments, and assist in room preparation. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for the needs of the surgical case, the surgeon, nurses, and other members of the team to provide an optimal outcome for the patient and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Requires the ability to effectively communicate.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Plus Graduate of an NBSTSA-accredited Surgical Technology program OR NCCT-approved Surgical Technology program OR Completed military surgical/scrub tech training OR Have two or more years of on-the-job surgical/scrub experience in an acute care facility or ambulatory surgery center
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year of operating room experience
Scrub Tech Certification
Additional Information:
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning, and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Responsibilities:
Ensures availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies and equipment for assigned cases.
Ensures that the room has been prepared for the upcoming cases, with appropriate equipment available and ready for surgical use.
Ensures that the instruments are cleaned arranged and transported to the soiled workroom according to department policy; independently assists with instrument reprocessing tasks when assigned cases are completed and time permits;
Ensures that the operating rooms are case-ready for the following day’s cases;
Exhibits practical knowledge of OR equipment including maintenance and safety aspects.
Utilizes available communication tools;
Demonstrates teamwork by offering assistance to other team members;
Shares knowledge information and expertise with other staff; attends departmental in-services and other educational offerings;
Consistently demonstrates new knowledge and skills through incorporation into actual clinical practice.
Willing to learn new techniques.
With any other duties assigned
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.