Surgical Technologist II

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Dependent scholarships

Life insurance

Healthcare, dental, vision

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join our operating room team. You will prepare the sterile field, assist during surgeries, and collaborate with surgeons and nurses to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

This role requires completing a surgical technician program or equivalent training, BLS certification, and competency across multiple OR specialties, including Neuro or Cardio/Thoracic.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technician program or Surgical Technician training with evidence of experience in the past three years or a licensed healthcare provider with 1 year operating room experience.
• Certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must be competent to perform in a minimum of three OR specialty areas, one of which must be Neuro or Cardio/Thoracic.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining the surgical suite with instruments, supplies, and advanced equipment to ensure safe, seamless procedures
• Assisting with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping while prioritizing comfort, privacy, and safety
• Scrubbing in and partnering with the surgical team by providing instruments, handling specimens, and anticipating the team’s needs
• Monitoring patients and surgical equipment throughout procedures, responding promptly and effectively to any concerns
• Upholding sterile technique, completing room turnover efficiently, and supporting a high‑performing, collaborative team environment

Skills

BLS certification

OR experience

Neuro/Cardio- Thoracic exposure

Education

Surgical Technician program

Surgical Technician training

Licensed healthcare provider with OR experience

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Surgical Technologist II today with Centerpoint Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, your skill, dedication, and impact help drive the success of every surgery. You’ll prepare the surgical suite and assist during operations while collaborating with a highly skilled team that values each member’s expertise. With access to cutting-edge surgical equipment, predictable staffing, on‑call support, and opportunities for education and career growth, you’ll have the resources to build a career of a lifetime while improving the lives of patients every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and maintaining the surgical suite with instruments, supplies, and advanced equipment to ensure safe, seamless procedures
• Assisting with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping while prioritizing comfort, privacy, and safety
• Scrubbing in and partnering with the surgical team by providing instruments, handling specimens, and anticipating the team’s needs
• Monitoring patients and surgical equipment throughout procedures, responding promptly and effectively to any concerns
• Upholding sterile technique, completing room turnover efficiently, and supporting a high‑performing, collaborative team environment

What qualifications you will need:

• Completion of a Surgical Technician program or Surgical Technician training with evidence of experience in the past three years or a licensed healthcare provider with 1 year operating room experience.
• Certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification required
• Must be competent to perform in a minimum of three OR specialty areas, one of which must be Neuro or Cardio/Thoracic. Specialty areas are defined as Cardio/Thoracic, ENT, Neuro, Ortho, Vascular or robotics.

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top‑notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Technologist II opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.