Surgical Assistant — OR Support, Day Shift + Benefits

UKHS St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UKHS St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a day shift, full-time Surgical Assistant to join our operating room team. The role focuses on maintaining sterile environments and supporting patient care throughout the surgical process.

You will perform housekeeping duties between procedures, set up rooms with equipment, transport patients and specimens, and respond to requests with a customer-focused mindset. On-call status may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer, prior to direct patient care.
• Operating Room experience as an OR Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs housekeeping duties including cleaning, disinfecting, and organizing operating rooms between procedures, replenishing inventory, and maintaining sanitation in related areas.
• Sets up rooms with appropriate equipment.
• Responds to requests with a customer-focused approach.
• Enter departmental work-orders and notify bio-med of broken equipment.
• Transports patients, lab specimens, and blood products as needed.
• Answers calls courteously and communicates relevant information to customers.
• On-call status may be required.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UKHS St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a day shift, full-time Surgical Assistant to join our operating room team. The role focuses on maintaining sterile environments and supporting patient care throughout the surgical process.

You will perform housekeeping duties between procedures, set up rooms with equipment, transport patients and specimens, and respond to requests with a customer-focused mindset. On-call status may be required.