Surgical Technologist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Surgical Technologist focused on Neurology, ENT, and Surgical Oncology. The role supports the surgical team, handling instruments, supplies, and maintaining the sterile field. Open shifts start at 6:30am or 10:30am with 4–10 hour shifts and call rotations.

Under RN supervision, you ensure quality patient care during procedures and anticipate surgeon needs while upholding safety and efficiency in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certificate or Associate’s Surgical Tech degree OR 3 years experience as a Surgical Technologist in lieu of the certificate/degree.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for self and/or team accountabilities and instills sense of ownership to improve performance.
• Guides others to modify communication style for different situations and audiences to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Understands interests and concerns of other internal teams and incorporates their feedback into processes.
• Motivates self and engages team to achieve goals and targets aligned with organizational direction.
• Translates strategic priorities into clear goals for the work groups.
• Develops and re-prioritizes work plans for unforeseen circumstances.
• Improves relationships to create an effective working environment.
• Creates a positive environment for learning and knowledge sharing within the department.
• Performs the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest: Join the University of Kansas Operating Room team as a Surgical Technologist – focused in our Neurology, ENT, Surgical Oncology specialties. Neurology & ENT programs are both ranked among the Nation’s Best in US News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2024-2025. The University of Kansas Health System receives the most complex surgery cases in our region.Neurology surgical cases include: Brain tumors, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple sclerosis, ALS, Aneurysm, Traumatic brain injury.ENT cases include: face, head, neck jaw surgery, Endoscopic surgery for chronic sinuses disease, cochlear implants, skull base tumors, vagal nerve stimulation devices for seizure disorders, Endoscopic laser surgery for head & neck tumors, Thyroid/Parathyroid surgery.Open positions start at 6:30am or 10:30am. Work 4 - 10 hour shift with call rotations.The Surgical Technologist, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager, handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the surgical procedure and is maintains constant vigilance of the sterile field.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Takes responsibility for self and/or team accountabilities and instills sense of ownership in others to improve performance; looks for ways to improve individual and/or team performance.
• Recognizes group dynamics and acts as a role modl by guiding others/team to modify one's communication style to suit different situations and audiences. - Recognizes, demonstrates and enables behaviors and attitudes necessary to ensure exceptional delivery of services.
• Understands interests and concerns of other internal/cross-functional teams and incorporates their feedback into service/work processes.
• Motivates self and actively engages team in achieving challenging goals and targets that are consistent with organizational direction; encourages others to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
• Translates the organization's strategic priorities into clear goals and targets for the work group(s) to ensure organizational alignment.
• Develops and re-prioritizes work plans for self and/or department by outlining clear steps to follow during unforeseen circumstances.
• Takes actions to improve the relationships with and between others to create an effective working environment.
• Creates and contributes to a positive environment where learning and knowledge sharing occurs regularly and both formally and informally within the organization and own department(s).
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate or Associate’s Surgical Tech degree OR 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in lieu of the certificate or degree requirement.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.