https://www.livebinders.com/b/3569203?tabid=c07d1ace-5072-3ea6-9351-995a0bd0a5be What You Should Know About the Surgical Technician: Typical Hours vary with each department. Surgical Services: Monday- Friday with varying hours. Position will take call in Surgical Services. GI Lab: Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. No Call required. LDRP: Days and hours vary. This position is based within Jefferson Regional GI Lab, Surgical Services, or LDRP. Please refer back to posting on which department the position is posted for. Job Summary: Under the direction of the clinical manager, and supervision of the surgeon, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel, a surgical technologist, also known as surgical tech or operating room technician, is a crucial member of the surgical team. Their primary role involves preparing the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterile drapes, and other equipment. This position assists surgeons during the procedures by passing instruments, holding retractors, and managing surgical supplies. Surgical techs must maintain a sterile environment to prevent infections. This role must have a thorough knowledge of surgical procedures and aseptic techniques. The scope of their responsibility can vary depending on the complexity of surgeries performed. Surgical Technician Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical Diploma in Surgical Technology required. Associate Degree in Surgical Technology preferred. Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program required. BLS/CPR required upon hire or obtain prior to patient care. Certified Surgical Technologist preferred. This is a safety sensitive position. * Minimum Requirements : Effective communication and teamwork skills Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with excellent critical thinking and decision making skills Basic proficiency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams Basic flexibility to adapt to changes in patient conditions and unit priorities Knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures Ability to maintain a sterile environment Strong attention to detail Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity Preferred Requirements : Extensive experience in a variety of surgical specialties Demonstrated ability to mentor and train other staff members 2+ years of experience in perioperative area Active membership in professional organizations such as the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Proficiency with the latest surgical instruments and technology, including minimally invasive and robotic surgical systems Experience with quality improvement projects and safety initiatives within the surgical department Ability to adapt to new procedures and protocols Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer: Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Paid Time Off Matching Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Career growth And much, much, more! Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. *Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.
Description Job Title: Surgery Technologist FT M-F 6:30A-3:00P W/Call Rotation Reports To: RN; Nurse Director Job Summary: Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in performance improvement activities. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: Interacts professionally with patient and family. Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary. Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain. Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment. Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure. Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times. Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures. Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating RN and surgeon and/or corrects immediately. Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments/procedures. Maintains safe environment for patient, co-workers and self, per hospital policies and procedures. Checks all equipment/instruments needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning. Protects patient’s sensitivities and right to privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Follows aseptic technique, when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Sets up, scrubs and prepares for procedures at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time. Always maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency; follows department standard set up. Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies, when necessary and organizes effectively for end-of-case clean up. Is fully responsible for care of instruments/equipment during intra/postoperative phase, including cleaning and processing of instruments. Follows written procedures for steam sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring. Consults with other staff members, when in question or unfamiliar with equipment or procedure. Regularly collaborates with other members of the nursing team, in order to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s benefit. Requirements Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Attends 12 staff meetings or reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Regulatory Requirements: Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred Graduate of a Surgical Technology program. Current BLS Certification. Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Skills: Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands: Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds. This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
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 ( https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/ )and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC013190 Surgery Summary: Full Time, 7a-3p, Mon-Fri (Min Call Required) 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.
Job Details Job Location : WR Physicians Specialty Hospital - Fayetteville, AR Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Diploma or GED Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Days Job Category : Surgical Services Description Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education . Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute ; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute ; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center ; Washington Regional Total Joint Center ; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors . Position Summary The role of Materials Manager reports to the Surgery Financial Manager. This position is responsible for managing all supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical services at Washington Regional Physicians’ Specialty Hospital (the “PSH”), which includes ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing items. This position is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, using inventory management software, verifying charges, assisting with equipment repair, and coordinating with clinical staff and vendors to ensure all necessary materials are available for surgical procedures. Essential Position Responsibilities Order, receive, store, and distribute surgical supplies, implants, and equipment. Use inventory tools like automated units, handheld devices, and ERP systems for perpetual inventory and data entry. Ensure the correct supplies and equipment are available for each surgical case by reviewing the schedule and coordinating with vendors. Accurately track and verify patient charges for used supplies, including tracking serial numbers for implants. Oversee inventory vitality by forecasting inventory needs and assisting with managing the budget, identifying cost increases, participating in product standardization, monitoring for product expiration, and ensuring that product is rotated effectively. Assist with equipment maintenance, repair, and recalls, including setting up new equipment and coordinating loaner equipment or repairs. Achieve financial objectives by assisting in annual budget prep, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions in partnership with the financial manager and surgery leadership. Facilitate off-site pickup and delivery of sensitive documents, recyclable materials, soiled linens, and non-regulated medical waste requiring the proper use of personal protective equipment while ensuring accurate and detailed documentation is maintained as necessary. Maintain knowledge of interdepartmental software systems. Assist in stocking supplies. Follow all hospital and regulatory guidelines, such as those from the FDA and AABB, and maintain logs and databases as required. Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited CST or LPN program. Licensure and Certifications: CST or LPN, required. Driver’s license and auto liability insurance, required. Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare environment with purchasing, procurement, materials management, inventory control, or revenue cycle, preferred. Work Environment : This position will spend approximately 60% of the time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. and 40% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position may be exposed to communicable disease or bodily fluids. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. Qualifications
Job Details Job Location : WR Physicians Specialty Hospital - Fayetteville, AR Position Type : Full Time Education Level : Certified Scrub Tech Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Days Job Category : Surgical Services Description Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education . Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute ; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute ; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center ; Washington Regional Total Joint Center ; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors . Position Summary The role of the Certified Scrub Technologist under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and all staff in the operating room (the “OR”) report to the Surgery Manager. This position is responsible for preparing the OR, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting the surgeon during procedures by handling instruments and supplies. This position is responsible for setting up sterile trays with instruments and equipment, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, and anticipating the surgeon's needs to hand them the correct tools throughout the surgery. This position is responsible for managing specimens and performing surgical counts of sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure everything is accounted for after the procedure is complete. Essential Position Responsibilities Set up sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for the specific surgical procedure. Ensure all equipment is sterilized and functioning properly. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and have all necessary items ready. Follow strict sterile techniques to prevent infection and contamination. Monitor and maintain the sterile field throughout the procedure. Provide surgical instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon upon request. Anticipate the surgeon's needs to ensure smooth workflow. Assist with tasks including retracting tissue and applying dressings after the procedure. Assist with patient preparation, such as pre-operative skin prep and positioning on the table. Help drape the patient with sterile surgical drapes. Account for all sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after the surgery. Handle and prepare specimens for transport to the lab. Perform inventory checks and restock supplies as needed. Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other surgical staff effectively communicating with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient care. Assist in the transfer of patients to the recovery area. Participate in cleaning and preparing the OR for the next case assisting with post-operative cleanup. Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited scrub technological program. Licensure and Certifications : CPR required within 90 days. CST, required. Experience: Knowledge of and experience with sterile technique qualify the scrub to prepare and arrange instruments and supplies to facilitate the surgical procedure, required. Work Environment: This position will spend 90% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. while performing work in an operating room. This position will spend 10% of time sitting while performing work in a surgical environment. This position is exposed to body fluids, radiation and communicable disease. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population Qualifications
