Surgical Technologist II

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City seeks a Surgical Tech II to assist in delivering direct primary care during surgical interventions. The role supports procedures, ensures equipment readiness, and coordinates sterile instrumentation with the OR team.

You will orient and mentor new staff, participate in two education or training programs yearly, and contribute to quality improvement projects and department meetings. One year of applicable experience and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year applicable healthcare experience.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of direct primary care during surgical intervention.
• Ensure sterile instrumentation is prepared and handed off properly.
• Collaborate with team to enhance patient care.
• Prepare supplies for all surgical procedures.
• Orient new employees annually or precept students.
• Support quality improvement and department meetings.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership support

Change management

Mentoring/Precepting

Education participation

Education

BLS Certification

1 year healthcare experience

Job description

Job Description

Within the organizational structure of the Operating Room, assists in the delivery of direct primary care to the patient experiencing surgical intervention. Primary function is to assist with surgical procedures. Surgical Tech II must successfully complete requirements to be a success coach and orient new employees annually or precept students. Surgical Tech II demonstrates informal leadership by supporting change initiatives and quality improvement in the department.

• Individualizes and modifies care according to the patient’s needs

• Collaborates with other healthcare employees to enhance the provision of patient care

• Assumes a multi-skilled role, performing clinical and surgical functions

• Ensures appropriate supplies have been obtained for all surgical procedures performed

• Obtains necessary sterile instrumentation prior to procedures and hands-off contaminated instrumentation to decontamination with appropriate communication following procedures

• Complete qualifications and education to be a success coach (preceptor)

• Participates in at least two education or training programs annually e.g., mentoring, teaching peers, department in-service

• Supports quality and change projects

• Participates in department level meetings

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)