CV Surgical Technician II

The CV Surgical Tech II  assist the surgical team under the supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse. Primarily functions as surgical assistant when appropriate (see functions of the surgical scrub and as second surgical scrub). The surgical technologist will also assist in the circulating duties as delegated by an RN

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 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. 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.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. 

● Consistently checks for posted assignments in a timely manner
● Checks case cart and gathers instrument and supply needs prior to surgical procedure
● Communicates procedural needs to appropriate personnel.
● Performs the surgical scrub in a timely manner and according to policy and procedure
● Identifies instruments/supplies by name & use
● Organizes instruments and supplies on the sterile backfield according to standard set-up
● Arranges instruments on the mayo table and draping materials in the order of use
● Follows rules in applying drapes per policy & procedure
● Demonstrates dexterity in passing instruments and supplies: passes instruments and supplies in the prescribed manner.
● Maintains a clean and orderly operative field
● Handles medications on the operative field per policy & procedure
● Handles specimen on the operative field per policy & procedure
● Performs surgical counts per policy & procedure. (Instruments, Sharp, Sponge counts)

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $5,000 to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance. 

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with attendance of the core curriculum for perioperative nursing or equivalent training, and licensed to practice in the State of
Arkansas; or graduate of an approved surgical technology program (one or two year program); or on-the-job trained within the St. Vincent Systems
A minimum of one year surgical experience

BLS upon hire

Must be able to rotate taking surgical call (weeknights /
weekends).
Must have met training criteria for first assist independently.