Surgical Technologist

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team for day shift coverage. The role involves preparing and handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures, with a focus on maintaining a sterile field and supporting surgeons.

Open positions start at 6:30am or 10:30am, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts available. Some call is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for self and/or team accountabilities and instills sense of ownership in others to improve performance.
• Recognizes group dynamics and guides others to modify communication style to suit different situations.
• Understands interests and concerns of other internal teams and incorporates their feedback into service/work processes.
• Motivates self and actively engages team to achieve goals and targets.
• Translates organizational priorities into clear goals for the work group to ensure alignment.

Education

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.

Job description

Position Title

Surgical TechnologistDays - Full TimeBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Join the University of Kansas Operating Room team as a Surgical Technologist. The University of Kansas Health System receives the most complex surgery cases in our region. Our highly specialized surgeons are experts in uncommon surgeries, performing approximately 100 procedures every day in state-of-the-art operating rooms. We deliver the highest standard in a range of surgical specialties: Orthopedics, Trauma, Plastics and Reconstructive, Burns, Dental, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Urology, General and Bariatrics, Vascular, Pulmonary, Transplants. Open positions start at 6:30am or 10:30am. 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts available. Some call included. 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)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-13412

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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