Surgical Technician, Senior

Saint Mary's Regional Health System - 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801
Surgical Technician 
Job Type: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays unless on call.  Call varies.
*1 year as a Surgical technician required*

Your experience matters:
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.

More About Our Team:
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.

How you'll contribute:
-    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.

Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
-    Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
-    Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
-    Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
-    Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
-    Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Certified Surgical Technology Program
Minimum Work Experience: 
External candidate - 3 years as a Surgical Technician and service line sign off within 1 year 
Internal candidate - 1 year as a Surgical technician and service line sign off 
Certifications: None required; BCLS preferred.

Connect with a Recruiter:
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing [email protected]

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.