Surgical Technologist

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Advanced technologies

PTO & health plans

Retirement options

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Full-Time Surgical Technologist for our Cardiothoracic Operating Room in Kansas City, MO. The role supports open heart, thoracic and vascular procedures, and requires scrubbing cardiovascular cases including heart organ retrieval.

You will work rotating 4-10 hour shifts with on-call responsibilities, and may travel with a CV surgeon for cardiac organ retrieval. A strong team player with calm under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of surgical technologist experience, preferably in cardiothoracic OR.
• BLS certification as required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Assist in open heart, thoracic and vascular procedures.
• Scrub cardiovascular procedures including heart organ retrieval.
• Travel with CV surgeon for cardiac organ retrieval when needed.

Skills

Surgical technologist experience

Team player

Under pressure

Job description

Job Description Saint Luke's Hospital - Plaza is currently seeking a Full-Time Surgical Technologist in our Cardiothoracic Operating Room.

To be successful in this position as a surgical technologist, you will need to be an experienced surgical technologist who thrives under pressure, is passionate about their career and professional development, a team player who sets their team up for success, can change directions quickly and can stay positive during any situation. We are looking for surgical technologist professionals who are eager to learn and excited to learn about new technologies and procedures. We are seeing a critical thinker who possess strong communication and time management skills. Shift: 4-10-hour shifts, on a rotating schedule. Is subject to change due to OR staffing needs and holidays. This position requires call. Call has a 30-minute response time. Experience: Surgical Technologist position within the organizational structure of the Cardiothoracic Operating Room assists in the delivery of direct primary care to the patient experiencing surgical intervention. Primary function is to assist with open heart, thoracic and vascular surgical procedures. In addition to routine Surgical Technologist responsibilities this position requires the Surgical Technologist to be able to scrub cardiovascular surgical procedures including heart organ retrieval procedures. Position requires the Surgical Technologist to travel with a CV surgeon to perform the cardiac organ retrieval procedure.

Benefits

• A growing team and organization with various career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work with leading technologies in an innovative environments
• Health, Vision and Dental Leave of Absence, PTO, and various Welfare plans
• Flex Savings Accounts Health Savings Accounts
• Various other Voluntary Benefits Available
• Retirement Options

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: 2 years Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Full Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke's Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke's offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes