Surgical Technologist Cert III - OR Lead & CST

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription,d​

Dental and vision coverage

Wellbeing support and counseling

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition and certification support

Dependent scholarships

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO is seeking an OR Tech III to assist the OR team with patient care, equipment and supplies. The role supports adolescents to geriatric patients, handles instruments in the first scrub, and aids the surgeon throughout procedures, including sponging, suctioning, suturing, retractors and endoscopic camera work.

The position emphasizes maintaining a sterile field, coordinating with the surgical team, and bringing each case to a successful conclusion with

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technician program or training with evidence of experience in the past three years or a licensed healthcare provider with 1 year operating room experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA required upon hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Two years prior experience in a similar size facility with similar services provided.
• Lead in Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, Burn and Vascular Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the OR team in the care of patients, equipment and supplies.
• Provide care for adolescent patients (12–17), adults (18–64) and geriatrics (65+).
• Handle instruments, supplies and equipment during procedures in the first scrub role.
• Understand the procedure and anticipate the surgeon's needs.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure quality patient care during surgery.
• Assist the surgeon during operations by carrying out tasks such as sponging, suctioning, cutting sutures, holding retractors and guiding the endoscopic camera.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Lead in OR

Attention to sterile field

Patient care

Education

Surgical Technician program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) NBSTSA

Tools

Robotic surgery systems

Surgical instruments management

Job description

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO is seeking an OR Tech III to assist the OR team with patient care, equipment and supplies. The role supports adolescents to geriatric patients, handles instruments in the first scrub, and aids the surgeon throughout procedures, including sponging, suctioning, suturing, retractors and endoscopic camera work.

The position emphasizes maintaining a sterile field, coordinating with the surgical team, and bringing each case to a successful conclusion with