Unity Health·Searcy, Arkansas
The Surgical Tech is responsible for preparing the operating room, handing instruments to physicians during procedures, and maintaining sterilization standards. Additional duties include preparing cases using physician preference cards and assisting in the central processing department.
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High School Diploma or equivalency required. Graduate of an operating room technician, surgical technician or surgical technologist program in a Certified School of Operating Room Technology required. Certification as an OR Technician required. Completion of anatomy and physiology course required. 2.
Training and
Experience: One year experience surgical assisting in the operating room preferred. CPR certification preferred.
Presents a professional appearance and exemplifies hospital standards of honesty and ethical behavior.
YES In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
The operating room OR Tech must have a thorough knowledge of sterilization and disinfection.
Surgery requires constant focused attention on the operative site.
While there may be periods of relaxed activity, the surgical technologist is in motion during most of the procedure, either preparing equipment for delivery or passing instruments in the correct spatial position.
At the same time, he/she must be anticipating the next step of the procedure.
This requires moderate to intense levels of concentration during the procedure.
He/She must be able to stand for long hours and lift 15-30 lbs.
This tech will be able to accurately hand instruments to the physicians during procedures, and will assist the physician in performance of the procedure.
Other responsibilities include: anticipation of the time constraints, to be prepared for procedures when needed and in a timely manner.
Also, expected to assist in cleaning duties.
He/She will also need to prepare cases for the following day, by utilizing physician preference cards.
This OR Tech will also assist the CPD technician in the central processing department as needed.
Will assist the circulating nurse as needed in transportation of the patient and/or preparation of the patient or operating room.
Participates in the OR call schedule, as needed.
Ability to work irregular hours.
Standing for long periods of time, lifting 30 lbs., bending and moving of heavy equipment.
Requires a high school diploma, graduation from a certified surgical technologist program, and OR Technician certification. One year of surgical assisting experience and CPR certification are preferred.
Market context
Certified surgical technologists are commonly needed in Arkansas hospitals and outpatient surgery settings, especially for roles that include call coverage and steady operating room support. This position is competitive because it asks for formal surgical technologist training, OR Technician certification, and prior surgical assisting experience, while preferred CPR certification can strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and call availability before applying.
