Full-Time
Surgical Technologist II
Posted on 5/18/2025
Arkansas Children's
1,001-5,000 employees
Pediatric healthcare services and support
No salary listed
Mid
Little Rock, AR, USA
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- Competently prepares the operating room ensuring the availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for assigned cases in all services.
- Performs surgical counts with RN prior to the procedure.
- Consistently ensures that the majority of the sterile field has been set-up prior to the transfer of the patient into the operating room.
- Consistently anticipates the instrumentation needs for the upcoming and to-follow cases aiding in case turnover time.
- Uses knowledge of sterile techniques to competently gown and glove surgeons, assistants and self, passing instruments, and draping sterile field and maintaining sterile field throughout the procedure.
- 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 reporting 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 for 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associate's Degree in a related field of study.
Arkansas Children's Hospital provides specialized medical care for children, offering over 80 clinics and services focused on improving children's health. Their services include emergency medicine, acute care, and preventative care, ensuring comprehensive support for young patients. The hospital features a range of specialized programs, such as a Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clinic for quick treatment of athletic injuries, and initiatives like Beads of Courage to support children undergoing cancer treatment. What sets Arkansas Children's apart from other hospitals is its commitment to creating a network of care that is accessible to families in their local communities, exemplified by the upcoming Arkansas Children's Northwest facility. The goal of Arkansas Children's is to enhance the health and well-being of children by providing tailored medical services and support close to where families live.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$36.7M
Headquarters
Little Rock, Arkansas
Founded
1912
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Telemedicine expansion allows Arkansas Children's to reach rural areas with limited access.
- Robotic-assisted surgery offers minimally invasive options, improving recovery times for young patients.
- AI enhances diagnostic accuracy, particularly in radiology and pathology, improving patient outcomes.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from regional pediatric hospitals may impact patient numbers and revenue.
- The rise of telemedicine services may reduce in-person visits, affecting hospital revenue.
- Ongoing nursing shortage in the U.S. could lead to staffing challenges and increased costs.
What makes Arkansas Children's unique
- Arkansas Children's offers over 80 specialty clinics dedicated to pediatric care.
- The hospital is pioneering pediatric opioid research with a $70 million center.
- Arkansas Children's integrates mental health services into pediatric care for holistic treatment.
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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Friday announced that his office had delivered $20 million in settlement funds to Arkansas Children's Hospital to establish the National Center for Opioid Research & Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR).
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The Parker Family Has Committed to a Total Donation of Over $4 Million to the Local Hospital Over the Past 5 YearsJONESBORO, Ark., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lynn and Don Parker, the largest franchisees of RNR Tire Express (RNR), the nation's leading franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels, recently donated $2 million to the Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH). This comes on the heels of their $1 million dollar donation back in 2019 and a commitment to another $1 million future donation, bringing their total donation over the last five years to $4 million.The Parker family presented Arkansas Children's Hospital with a donation check for $2 million.The donations made by the Parkers and their three daughters, Clara, Anna and Sydney, will be used as part of the hospital's $318 million expansion project."My wife and I have worked hard and been blessed in life, and we both believe it is important to give back to the community," said Don. "We have experienced first-hand the benefits of the philanthropic giveback to the hospital, so being able to provide that same support to kids and their families is an opportunity we are grateful to have."Lynn, who grew up in Parkin, Arkansas, has been involved with ACH for the last 34 years. She began as a member on the auxiliary team checking out books to patients and families while she was in law school in Little Rock. After moving to Jonesboro in 1995, Lynn quickly found her way back to ACH through Circle of Friends, and she has since served on the board of the Arkansas Children's Foundation since 2019."My time with the ACH has been so special, and I have met amazing people along the way," Lynn added. "Throughout the last 34 years, it has been incredible to see the foundation grow across the state
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