Surgical/Scrub Technician – Main OR

University of Arkansas System

Surgical/Scrub Technician at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences assisting surgical procedures and coordinating care. Assemble supplies, maintain sterile field, and communicate effectively with the surgical team.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical procedures, including assembling supplies, maintaining sterile fields, and passing instruments. Proficient in coordinating care and ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and supplies for surgical cases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surgical Technology Program GraduateScrub Tech CertificationOperating Room ExperienceInstrument Cleaning and TransportEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Surgical InstrumentationSterile Field MaintenanceRoom PreparationSupply CoordinationSurgical Case Assistance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Scrub Tech Certification

Industry Keywords

Acute Care FacilityAmbulatory Surgery CenterNBSTSANCCTSurgical Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assemble supplies for surgical procedures
Set up and maintain the sterile field
Pass surgical instruments
Assist in room preparation
Coordinate care for the needs of the surgical case, the surgeon, nurses, and other team members
Communicate effectively
Ensure availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies and equipment for assigned cases
Ensure that the room has been prepared for the upcoming cases
Clean and transport instruments according to department policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of an NBSTSA-accredited Surgical Technology program OR NCCT-approved Surgical Technology program OR Completed military surgical/scrub tech training OR Have two or more years of on-the-job surgical/scrub experience in an acute care facility or ambulatory surgery center
1 year of operating room experience (preferred)
Scrub Tech Certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy