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Instrument Tech I PRN - RME
TEMPORARYLittle Rock

Summary

Location

Little Rock

Type

TEMPORARY

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About this role

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Closing Date:

01/29/2026


Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support


Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

  • 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
 

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].


Department:

ICE | Periop | REUSABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (RME)


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Summary of Job Duties:

The instrument tech will be responsible for decontamination, assembling and inspecting, packaging, testing, and sterilizing instruments and/or sets. Maintain records of loads and items being removed from the department for processing, transport loads to and from SSD, and prepare proper storage for equipment.
Performs routine testing, including biological tests for steam autoclaves, Sterrad, and System 1E. Assist Operating Room (OR) staff with needed supplies and equipment.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma/GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year of experience as an Instrument Tech or recent certification as an Instrument Tech.

  • Certified Instrument Tech.


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Performs decontamination, assembly, and packaging of medical equipment and tools.

  • Provides assistance to operating room staff.

  • Provides staff with necessary supplies and/or equipment.

  • Loads up and transports medical instruments and equipment.

  • Ensures proper storage of instrumentation.

  • Performs tests on and utilizes mechanical equipment in the completion of duties..

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Salary Information:

commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 


Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Stooping


Benefits Eligible:

No

Other facts

Tech stack
Decontamination,Assembly,Packaging,Sterilization,Testing,Record Keeping,Transporting,Operating Room Assistance,Biological Testing,Mechanical Equipment Usage

About University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Higher Education
Founding Year: 1871

What you'll do

  • The instrument tech will be responsible for decontamination, assembling, inspecting, packaging, testing, and sterilizing instruments and/or sets. They will also assist Operating Room staff with necessary supplies and equipment.

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