Surgical Technologist III

Lee's Summit Medical Center; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lee's Summit Medical Center is seeking an OR Tech III to support the operating room team in patient care, equipment and supplies management. The role emphasizes understanding the procedure, anticipating the surgeon's needs, and maintaining the sterile field across scrub roles, including assisting during the operative procedure with sponging, suctioning and handling endoscopic equipment.

This position requires vigilance for sterile technique and ability to coordinate with anesthesia and nursing

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technician program or evidence of recent Surgical Technician experience.
• NBSTSA CST certification required upon hire; BLS required upon hire.
• Minimum two years in a similar facility; lead capability in Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, Burn and Vascular Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist OR team in care of patients, equipment and supplies.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care from 12 years old to geriatric.
• Handle instruments, supplies and equipment during procedures as first scrub.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain sterile field vigil.
• Second scrub role: assist surgeon by sponging, suctioning, cutting, retractors, endoscopic camera.

Education

Surgical Technician program or equivalent training

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• The role of the OR Tech III is to assist the OR team in the care of patients, equipment and supplies
• The OR Tech III provides care for adolescent patients between 12 to 17 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.
• The surgical technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• The OR Tech III understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• The OR Tech III has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
• When the OR Tech III is in the second scrub role they assist the surgeon and/or surgical assistant during the operative procedure by carrying out tasks including sponging, suctioning, cutting suture, holding retractors and manipulating the endoscopic camera.

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.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required upon hire. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire.
• Two years prior experience in a similar size facility with similar services provided. Must be competent to perform as lead in all the following specialty areas: Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, Burn and Vascular Surgery.

Benefits

• 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

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.