Surgical Technician

at Catholic Health Initiatives in Morrilton, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Technician, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient’s healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

+ Competency to Scrub and prepare For Surgical Procedures

+ Competency to Assist Surgeons

+ Maintaining Patient Treatments

+ Competency to Assist in the Circulating Duties of an RN

+ Competency to Create & Maintain A Sterile Operative Field and Assist In Providing an Infection-Free Environment for the Patient

Job Requirements

Required

+ Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with attendance of the core curriculum for perioperative nursing or equivalent training, upon hire or

+ graduate of an approved surgical technology program (one or two year program), upon hire or

+ on-the-job trained within the St. Vincent Systems

+ Basic Life Support – CPR, within 30 Days

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St. Vincent Morrilton has provided quality care to its community for decades. Being part of CHI St. Vincent means the community has access to many centers of excellence, including our Heart Institute and Neuroscience Institute.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Pay Range

$27.25 – $27.25 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.