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]