Surgical Technologist

Prime Healthcare; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. The CST will support surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile environment, passing instruments, and ensuring accurate counts, under a day shift schedule.

The role requires ORT training or equivalent experience, BLS certification, and proficiency in multiple specialties within six months. Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ORT training program or on-the-job training with 3+ years' surgical experience.
• Experience scrubbing minor and major procedures across surgical specialties (General, Ortho, Urology, Gynecology).
• Current BLS (AHA) certification at hire and ongoing maintenance.
• 2–3 years in an operating room setting or as CST at hire and maintain proficiency.
• Proficient in Gen, Gyn, Urol, Vasc, ENT/Plastics; and Major Vascular, Ortho, Neuro within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique and proper instrument sterilization.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Perform counts of sponges, needles, and instruments before and after procedures.
• Support patient positioning and surgical site preparation (draping).
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and OR team to ensure efficient workflow.
• Prepare and organize instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.

Skills

3+ years ORT experience

Surgical scrubbing expertise

BLS certification

Operating room proficiency

Anatomy knowledge in Gen,Gyn,Urol,Vasc

Job description

Bonus Amount

$5,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Surgical ServicesEmployment Type: Full-TimeShift: DaysSchedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PMOn-Call: As NeededLocation: St. Mary\'s Medical Center- Blue Springs, MOJoin an innovative and patient-focused healthcare team as aCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) at St. Joseph Medical Center. In this role, you will play a critical part in the operating room, supporting surgical procedures by ensuring a sterile environment, maintaining precision, and delivering exceptional patient care. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):

• Maintain strict sterile technique and ensure proper sterilization of instruments
• Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating needs
• Perform accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and post-procedure
• Support patient positioning and surgical site preparation (draping)
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and OR team members to ensure efficient workflow
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Graduate of an ORT training program or on-the-job training with a minimum of 3 years\' experience (surgical setting preferred).
• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in various surgical specialties (i.e., General, Ortho, Urology, and GYN).
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• Two to three years of experience working in an operating room setting or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire, and maintain current
• Must be proficient in the following specialties within 6 months: a. Gen b. Gyn c. Urol d. Vasc e. ENT/Plastics
• Must be proficient in one of the following specialties within 6 months: a. Major Vascular b. Ortho c. Neuro
• Proficient is defined as an associate who can perform cases in that specialty independently.

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf