Surgical Tech

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist for a dayshift operating room role. You will prepare instrumentation, pass instruments to the surgeon, and maintain sterile technique throughout the procedure.

Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program or CST certification, and at least 1 year OR experience. BLS must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited program or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• 1+ years' of prior operating room experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instrumentation and supplies for procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon needs by passing instruments during procedures.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures.
• Assists with room turnover and terminal cleaning of the room.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist before incision.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Teamwork

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited Surgical Technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Overview: Join our team as a dayshift, full-time,Surgical Techin Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents,and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Assists members of the team withroom turnover andterminal cleaningof room.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist in the first scrub role prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment,and supplies for usage during the procedure.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • Graduate from an accredited program or equivalent.
  • Certified Surgical Tech (CST).
  • 1+ years' of prior operating room experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.