Perioperative Support Tech - Surgical Supplies & Transfers

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Surgical Support Service Technician (Full Time) for Bell Hospital. The role ensures timely access to supplies and instrumentation for the surgical services team and provides efficient, customer-focused service to perioperative staff and patients.

You will assist with patient transfers and support inventory management to ensure smooth case flow. Required education includes a High School diploma or GED, with BLS certification within 60 days and

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• BLS certification within 60 Days (American Heart Association).
• Respirator Fit Test required upon hire (TUKHS).

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient transfers and communicates with patients using high service standards/behaviors.
• Coordinates with health care team for room needs and necessary follow-up by intraoperative team.
• Ensures stocking of emergency supply stock and specialty section stock for accessibility to patient care needs.
• Maintains high level of supply organization for inventory management and accessibility.
• Participates in projects and performs other duties as assigned by Surgical Support Services Supervisor or Perioperative leadership.
• Partners with anesthesia services to ensure practitioners have access to required supplies for patient care.
• Performs room and department decontamination per CDC, AORN, ASA, KUHA and manufacturer guidelines.
• Pulls supplies and instruments to prepare for cases with quality control to ensure successful case pulls.
• Provides resources to staff during surgical cases to minimize interruptions.
• Follows processes for acquiring, storing and handling surgical equipment per division guidelines.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Surgical Support Service Technician (Full Time) for Bell Hospital. The role ensures timely access to supplies and instrumentation for the surgical services team and provides efficient, customer-focused service to perioperative staff and patients.

You will assist with patient transfers and support inventory management to ensure smooth case flow. Required education includes a High School diploma or GED, with BLS certification within 60 days and