Surgical Technician: OR Prep & Instrument Support

NovaMed Surgery Center of Warrensburg; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with a company

And more!

Job summary

NovaMed Surgery Center of Warrensburg in Missouri is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in operating room procedures under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical staff. You will prepare instrumentation, maintain sterile fields, and support the team throughout the procedure.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited surgical technologist program and holds BLS and CPR certifications; 1–2 years OR experience preferred, with a strong commitment to patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or equivalent training
• Prefer 1–2 years OR experience; may accept 0–2 years in related field
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support
• Must be certified to perform CPR with 0–2 years related experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
• Helps prepare the operating room by setting up sterile field, instruments, drapes, and solutions
• Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
• Performs pre-procedure skin and body prep
• Completes safety checks on equipment and supplies before procedures
• Assembles sterile and non-sterile equipment and ensures proper operation
• Assists with patient prep and transport to procedure room
• Assists with patient positioning on the procedure table
• Drapes the patient as per procedure and passes instruments to surgeons
• Retracts, cuts sutures, and performs functions under physician supervision
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments; assists with specimen prep and disposition
• Post-procedure patient transfer and room cleanup
• Pulls supplies for upcoming procedures
• Maintains physician preference cards and inventory
• Decontamination, sterilization, and quality testing related to sterilization and high-level disinfection
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Surgical experience

BLS certification

CPR certification

Patient care

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

Equivalent training or experience

Job description

NovaMed Surgery Center of Warrensburg in Missouri is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in operating room procedures under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical staff. You will prepare instrumentation, maintain sterile fields, and support the team throughout the procedure.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited surgical technologist program and holds BLS and CPR certifications; 1–2 years OR experience preferred, with a strong commitment to patient