Day-Shift Surgical Technologist | Precision in the OR

Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, pass instruments, maintain sterile technique, and assist with endoscopic and robotic procedures under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include counts, patient transfer and positioning, wound dressings, and readiness of supplies and equipment for each case. BLS certification is required at hire.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate or Associate’s Surgical Tech degree OR 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in lieu of the certificate or degree requirement.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Respirator Fit Test - University health system upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures and ensures sterile technique.
• Provides surgical assistance and passes instruments to the surgeon.
• Maintains sterile field and prepares dressings for closed wounds.
• Assists with transferring/positioning the patient on the operating table.
• Performs counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and supplies with a nurse circulator.
• Supports endoscopic and robotic procedures as directed by the surgeon.

Skills

Sterile technique

Endoscopic camera operation

Robotic arm handling

Surgical instrument handling

Team communication

Anatomy/pathophysiology basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certificate or Associate’s Surgical Tech degree

3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in lieu of degree

Tools

Electrocautery

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, pass instruments, maintain sterile technique, and assist with endoscopic and robotic procedures under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include counts, patient transfer and positioning, wound dressings, and readiness of supplies and equipment for each case. BLS certification is required at hire.