PRN Certified Surgical Scrub Tech

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,822,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe, KS is seeking a PRN Certified Surgical Scrub Tech to assist the surgical team in operative cases. The role supports aseptic technique, prepares instruments, and provides immediate instrument access to the surgeon while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications include a Surgical Technician degree, at least a High School diploma or GED, and BLS certification; one year of experience may substitute for education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Surgical Technician degree is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain asepsis, positioning, prepping and draping, needle/instrument counts, specimen care and dressing application.
• Prepare instruments and supplies for sterilization; decontaminate instruments and assist in OR prep.
• Provide instrumentation to the surgeon as needed.
• Provide psychological and physical comfort to the patient and report changes to RN/Charge Nurse.
• Adhere to department standards and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Asepsis control

Intraoperative instrumentation

Patient comfort

Surgical support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical Technician degree

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Position Title

PRN Certified Surgical Scrub Tech Varies - PRN Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Surgical Technician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager, performs essential duties to assist the medical staff with the performance of major and/or minor procedures within the operative setting.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Following department standards maintains asepsis, positioning, prepping and draping, needle and instrument count, specimen care and dressing application.
• Prepares instruments and supplies for sterilization; cleans and decontaminates instruments; assists in cleaning/preparing OR suite for next case.
• Provides appropriate instrumentation to surgeon.
• Provides psychological and physical comfort measures to patient and identifies changes in condition and reports to RN/Charge Nurse.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
• Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Surgical Technician degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technician may be substituted for the professional education requirement.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-57729

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.