Surgical Tech: OR Support & Instrumentation (Non-Certified)

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Non Certified Surgical Tech for the Westwood Medical Pavilion - West. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, you will support the surgical team in the Cancer Center by performing essential duties before, during, and after procedures.

This role emphasizes infection prevention, instrument handling, patient positioning, and collaboration with anesthesia, radiology, and other departments to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Enrolled in accredited nursing program having completed fundamentals.
• Bachelor's Degree in a health care or science related field.
• 2 years of surgical experience under the direction of a RN demonstrating knowledge of surgical instrumentation, infection prevention principles, methods and techniques involved in performing operating room services and adapting or modifying standards of practice for care of specific medical cases.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to infection prevention standards, sets up table with instruments and supplies for surgical procedure
• Prepares equipment for use (ie: procedure table, ultrasound machine/probe)
• Assists RN with patient transport
• Prepares and positions patient for surgical procedure
• Provides psychological and physical comfort to patient and identifies changes in condition and report to RN
• Provides appropriate instrumentation and supplies to physician during procedure
• Performs point of care pre-cleaning for instruments and prepares/transports instruments for sterilization
• Performs high level disinfection to designated equipment
• Completes turnover of room between cases, cleaning all surfaces and preparing set up for next case
• Maintains equipment inventory, communicates needs with Biomed and Sterile Processing Department
• Strategically plans for new equipment and supply needs for program growth in collaboration with physician(s)
• Coordinates logistical support and transport of equipment and supplies to other health system locations
• In Radiation Oncology - coordinates with Anesthesia, Physics, and Radiology Departments (Ultrasound and Diagnostic X-ray) for intra-procedural imaging, radioactive seed planning and support.
• Generates weekly calendar of cases and shares with team members.
• Forecasts instrumentation set usage/schedule to improve Sterile Processing Department turnover
• Collaborates with equipment vendors on new equipment purchases and ensures timely preventative maintenance is completed as per Instructions for Use (IFUs)
• Maintains par levels of nutritional items for the procedures area

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Infection prevention principles

Operating room procedures

RN collaboration

Education

High School Graduate

Enrolled in accredited nursing program completing fundamentals

Bachelor's Degree in health care or science field

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Non Certified Surgical Tech for the Westwood Medical Pavilion - West. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, you will support the surgical team in the Cancer Center by performing essential duties before, during, and after procedures.

This role emphasizes infection prevention, instrument handling, patient positioning, and collaboration with anesthesia, radiology, and other departments to ensure safe, efficient