Surgical Technologist

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating rooms. The team handles complex procedures across multiple specialties with a focus on patient safety and efficient OR turnover.

Shifts include 8, 10, and 12 hours; some call may be required. Under RN supervision, you will manage instruments, supplies, and equipment and help ensure a sterile field throughout procedures.

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.

Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for self and/or team accountabilities and improves performance.
• Guides others to modify communication style for different situations and audiences.
• Understands feedback from internal teams and incorporates it into processes.
• Motivates self and engages team to meet challenging goals and targets.
• Translates strategic priorities into clear goals for the work groups.
• Develops and re-prioritizes work plans for unforeseen circumstances.
• Takes actions to improve relationships to create an effective working environment.
• Creates a positive environment for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Performs the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Surgical Tech degree or 3 years experience

Job description

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)

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.