Operating Room Technician

MedStar Health; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking an Operating Room Technician to join their surgical team in Kansas City. The role involves preparing operating rooms, managing surgical instruments, and ensuring a sterile environment during surgeries. Candidates should have relevant training, experience, and certifications to support surgical procedures effectively.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life and disability insurance options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Experience in scrubbing minor and major surgical procedures required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and supplies.
• Assist in maintaining the sterile field during procedures.
• Count and reset surgical instruments and supplies after surgery.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Handling

Sterilization Procedures

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ORT Training Program Graduate

Job description

Operating Room Technician

Facility

Providence Medical Center

Location

US-KS-Kansas City

ID

2025-211226

Category

Clinical Tech

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

We are seeking an Operating Room Technician, sometimes referred to as a Surgical Technician or Scrub Tech. An OR Tech will prepare, maintain, and assist in the operating room (OR) to ensure surgeries run smoothly and safely, including management surgical instruments. You will be part of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to create a safe and efficient environment for surgery, helping surgeries proceed smoothly.

Bonus Options: up to a $10K bonus

Shift's Available: Days - Monday through Friday (6:00am - 3:00pm), with on-call requirement

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8 hour shift

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and arranging necessary supplies such as surgical drapes, sponges, and gowns

• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly before the surgery begins, this may include surgical lights, suction machines, and monitoring devices

• Assist with preparing and draping the surgical site on the patient to maintain a sterile field, helping prevent infections

• Hand instruments, sponges, and other supplies to surgeons and nurses as needed throughout the procedure, know the functions of each tool, and anticipate what the surgeon may need next

• Monitor the sterile field and ensure it remains uncontaminated, if anything becomes unsterile, it is their responsibility to quickly replace it or inform the team

• Count all instruments, sponges, and other materials before and after surgery

• Reset the operating room after surgery, ensure it is stocked and organized for the next procedure, following strict protocols for safety and hygiene

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014

• Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience (surgical setting preferred)

• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties, (i.e., GYN, General and Plastics)

• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro. Etc.)

• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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