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Operating Room Technician

Arkansas Children's logoArkansas Children's$15.00–$18.00/hrLittle RockFull timePosted 1d ago
  • No experience required

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This posting states $15–$18 an hour. Surgical technologists employed in Arkansas earn a median of $27.60 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account ( https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/ )and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift

Please see job description for details.

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC013190 Surgery

Summary

Surgery Main OR, Mon-Fri, 7a-3p

Salary

Most new hires start between $15.00-$18.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

The Operating Room Tech (OR Tech) provides support to the Operating Room through completion of assigned tasks as delegated by the RN and/or Team Leader.

Required Education

No education requirements

Recommended Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Required Work Experience

Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Recommended Work Experience

Required Certifications

Recommended Certifications

Description

  • Assists with transfers and admissions as directed by licensed staff.
  • Relays pertinent information to OR team as appropriate to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
  • Performs clerical duties, including chart formation and availability, and acts as a courier between ancillary departments (lab) as needed.
  • Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment which is in compliance with infection control, safety, OSHA, and other regulatory processes.
  • Ensures that clean beds/stretchers are readily available outside of ORs for timely patient transfers.
  • Assists EVS staff with between case cleaning and trash collection, and ensures that appropriate cleaning supplies are available for rapid room turnover.
  • Practices optimal infection control processes both in patient contact and equipment cleaning/maintenance.
  • Ensures that patient supplies, linens and equipment is organized, clean, and properly re-stocked for optimal cost effectiveness and availability for patient care.
  • Practices cost effective use of supplies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

From Arkansas Children's's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Arkansas Children's

Pediatric health system with two hospitals, in Little Rock and Springdale, plus clinics and a research institute, caring for children from birth to age 21 (source: Arkansas Children's, About Us) in Arkansas. Source: Arkansas Children's, About Us

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