Operating Room Technician

MedStar Health; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks an Operating Room Technician for the South Kansas City Surgicenter to prepare and assist in operating rooms. This per diem position requires experience in a main surgical setting and proficiency in various specialties such as ENT and Plastics. Join a team dedicated to patient safety and effective surgery.

Benefits

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Qualifications

• Must have minimum one year of experience.
• Proficient in specialties like ENT and Plastics.
• 2 years experience required for on-the-job trained techs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical instruments and maintain sterile fields.
• Assist surgeons and nurses during procedures.
• Reset operating room for subsequent surgeries.

Skills

Surgical organization

Infection control

Equipment handling

Education

Graduation from accredited ORT/Surgical Tech program

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Operating Room Technician

Facility

South Kansas City Surgicenter

Location

US-KS-Overland Park

ID

2025-212093

Category

Clinical Tech

Position Type

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

We are seeking an Operating Room Technician, sometimes referred to as a Surgical Technician Surgical Tech 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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift's Available:Days (No weekends or holidays)

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Hours: Days

Location: South Kansas City Surgicenter - Overland Park, KS

Located at I-435 and Nall in Overland Park
10730 Nall Avenue | Suite 100 | Overland Park, KS 66211

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

Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

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
• This position does not require being on-call nor working weekends/holidays!

Qualifications

Education and Training

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

• Graduation from an accredited ORT/Surgical Tech program AND minimum one year of experience
• On-the-job trained techs: minimum 2 years experience in a main OR surgical setting
• Must be proficient in the following specialties: ENT and Plastics
• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., General, Ortho, Urology, Ophthalmic, Pain, Colo-Rectal)
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

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

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