OR Tech 2 (Tier 2)

HiredFirst; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking an OR Tech 2 for a Kansas City hospital. In this role, you will be part of the surgical services team, responsible for scrubbing in across various specialty surgeries and ensuring the surgical suite is prepared with the necessary equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience, be competent in at least three surgical areas, and hold relevant certifications including CST and BLS. This position may require a rotating schedule of shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of OR Tech experience required.
• Competency to perform as first scrub in at least three of the four specialty areas.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the surgical suite with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Scrub in as first scrub across advanced specialty areas.
• Assist with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Maintain sterile technique during procedures.

Skills

Operating Room (OR) experience

Surgical Instrument Handling

Patient Positioning

Sterile Technique

Robotic Surgery

Total Joints

Neuro/Spine

Vascular Surgery

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Certified Operating Room Technicians (CORT)

Job description

Overview

This OR Tech 2 (Tier 2) opportunity is based in Kansas City, MO at a 585+ bed hospital designated as a Level I Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, with specialty programs including a Chest Pain Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, and women’s services encompassing obstetrics and fertility.

Responsibilities

The OR Tech 2 works within the surgical services team, scrubbing in as first scrub across advanced specialty areas including robotic surgery, total joints, neuro/spine, and vascular surgery. Daily responsibilities center on preparing and maintaining the surgical suite with the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for safe, seamless procedures, then partnering closely with the surgical team by anticipating needs, passing instruments, and managing specimens throughout each case. The technologist also assists with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping, with consistent attention to comfort, privacy, and safety. Between cases, the role involves efficient room turnover and rigorous maintenance of sterile technique to keep the schedule moving and the environment safe.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of OR Tech experience required
• Competency to perform as first scrub in at least three of the following four specialty areas: Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, and Vascular Surgery
• Graduate of an accredited school of Certified Operating Room Technicians (CORT)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire

Schedule

Available shifts include a mixed rotating schedule and a nights rotating schedule, each consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekend coverage; an on-call requirement applies.