Day-Shift Surgical Tech: Growth, Benefits & Impact

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a day shift, full-time Surgical Tech in Topeka, KS. The role requires sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient safety in the operating room.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, OR experience or CST certification, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Join a team focused on high-quality patient care and efficient surgical workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited program or equivalent, or CST certification.
• 1+ years operating room experience.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer before direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions used during the procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Assists with room turnover and terminal cleaning of room.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts in first scrub role prior to operation and before incision closure.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited program or equivalent

Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

1+ years operating room experience

Job description

Ardent Health Services seeks a day shift, full-time Surgical Tech in Topeka, KS. The role requires sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient safety in the operating room.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, OR experience or CST certification, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Join a team focused on high-quality patient care and efficient surgical workflows.