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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):
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 preference, 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 askrecruitment@uams.edu.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) year’s experience as hospital technician or administration, or High School Diploma and six (6) years hospital technician or administration experience.
Basic Life Support Provider Certification within first 90 days of hire.
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Responsibilities:
Manages day-to-day OR/periop flow (pre-op, OR, PACU coordination).
Ensures cases run efficiently (on-time starts, turnover times, scheduling flow).
Oversees anesthesia techs, periop support staff, and workflows.
Troubleshoots operational issues in real time (delays, staffing gaps, equipment).
Supervises perioperative staff (techs, coordinators, sometimes RNs depending on structure).
Handles staffing, scheduling, performance management, and coaching.
Supports hiring, onboarding, and competency development.
Fosters teamwork across surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing.
Helps resolve conflicts or inefficiencies between teams.
Monitors outcomes (complications, delays, cancellations).
Leads or support quality improvement initiatives.
Implements workflow improvements and efficiency strategies.
Ensures availability and cost-effective use of surgical resources.
Collaborates with supply chain teams that manage thousands of OR items.
Monitors labor and supply utilization to stay within financial goals.
Develops and updates perioperative policies and procedures.
Maintains documentation and audit readiness.
Supports periop education (e.g., onboarding, AORN standards).
Participates in committees and organizational initiatives.
Helps implement new systems (e.g., Epic Optime, preference cards, scheduling tools).
May perform other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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.
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.