Certified Surgical Technologist - Prairie Star

AdventHealth; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Lenexa is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to support sterile technique and patient safety in the operating room. You will prepare sterile fields, pass instruments, assist with counts, and help maintain readiness for emergencies under the guidance of the surgical team.

Requirements include BLS, CST/NCCT NBSTSA, and 2+ years of surgical tech experience. Day shift, full-time, in Lenexa, KS with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills required.
• Completion of validation skills required.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field setup required.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques required.
• Ability to anticipate emergencies for the specialty call team.
• Ability to organize, promote, and conduct in-services on unit.
• Proficiency in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves for procedures.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions.
• Performs correct counts with circulator before incision and before closing.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Assists with terminal cleaning and prepping for next patient.
• Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies appropriately.
• Helps in draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments to surgeon during procedures.
• Maintains sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Prepares dressings and cleans instruments for sterilization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Validation skills

Sterile technique

Sterilization knowledge

Emergency responsiveness

Unit in-services

Surgical specialties

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Associate

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It is about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

23401 Prairie Star Pkwy

City:

Lenexa

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66227

Job Description:

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves for surgical procedures.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures, displaying knowledge of procedure and patient positioning.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Assists other team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepping for the next patient.
• Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy.
• Recognizes and responds immediately to emergency situations appropriately.
• Helps in draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedures.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures.
• Prepares sterile dressings and cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interpersonal Skills [Required]
• Completion of validation skills [Required]
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up [Required]
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques [Required]
• Knowledge to anticipate critical emergencies of Specialty Call Team [Required]
• Ability to organize, promote, and conduct relevant in-services on unit [Required]
• Proficient in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 2+ years as certified surgical tech [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR Technician in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$24.24 - $45.09

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.