Schedule: 4 days per week | 9.5-hour shifts
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join an outpatient surgical team in Leawood, KS. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Scrub Tech who enjoys working in a collaborative, multi-specialty environment and supporting a variety of non-emergent surgical procedures.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident working alongside surgeons and clinical staff in a fast-paced operating room.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain operating room suites for scheduled surgical procedures.
- Scrub in and assist surgeons during a variety of non-emergent, multi-specialty procedures.
- Anticipate surgical team needs and ensure instruments and supplies are readily available.
- Properly handle, count, organize, and dispose of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintain a safe, sterile environment while following established surgical protocols.
- Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other surgical staff.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking and communication skills to support efficient OR workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of hands‑on operating room scrub experience.
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and fast‑paced surgical environments.
- Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential preferred but not required.
- Orthopedic surgical experience.
- Experience across multiple surgical specialties.
- Start times vary based on the daily OR schedule, with some shifts beginning as early as 5:45 AM for preoperative preparation.
- Rotating schedule provided approximately 4–5 weeks in advance.
- Outpatient setting focused on scheduled, non-emergent procedures.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive pay of $25–$31/hour, depending on experience.
- Consistent four-day workweek.
- Variety of surgical specialties, including GI, Orthopedics, Vascular, General Surgery, ENT, Plastics, and Spine.
- Collaborative environment working with a diverse group of surgical professionals.