Lifepoint Health·Russellville, Arkansas
Prepare and maintain the surgical operating suite, including instruments, equipment, and supplies. Assist physicians during surgery by passing instruments and managing patient positioning and draping.
Saint Mary's Regional Health System - 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 Surgical Technician Job Type: Full Time Schedule: Weekdays only, no weekends or holidays unless on call. Call varies. Must live within 30 minutes of hospital.
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication. Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high-quality care.
Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
Performs on call services as requested.
Actively participates and ensures room turnovers are efficient and timely.
Assesses surgical schedule in coordination with RN's and management to ensure patient needs are met and all necessary equipment/ supplies are available.
Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
What we're looking for: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Certified Surgical Technology Program preferred
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a Certified Surgical Technology Program preferred. External candidates need at least 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technician.
Market context
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