Dayshift Surgical Tech (CST) – Growth, Benefits, Topeka

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a dayshift, full-time Surgical Tech to join our operating room team.

You will prepare instrumentation, anticipate surgeon needs, assist with counts, and maintain sterile technique. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CST certification or equivalent program graduate, 1+ year OR experience, and BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited program or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST).
• 1+ years’ of prior operating room experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing 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 utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Assists members of the team withroom turnover andterminal cleaningof room.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist in the first scrub role prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment,and supplies for usage during the procedure.

Skills

CST certification

OR experience

Sterile technique

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a dayshift, full-time Surgical Tech to join our operating room team.

You will prepare instrumentation, anticipate surgeon needs, assist with counts, and maintain sterile technique. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CST certification or equivalent program graduate, 1+ year OR experience, and BLS within 14 days of hire.