Surgical Technologist (Non-Certified) PT; 24 hrs/week - Westwood Cancer Center

The University of Kansas Health System; Westwood (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Surgical Technologist (Non-Certified) for part-time work at the Westwood Cancer Center. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, preparing equipment, and ensuring patient comfort. Ideal candidates will have surgical experience or relevant education. Join a dedicated team focused on patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Assists physician and procedural team during surgeries.
• Prepares equipment and maintains inventory.
• Adheres to infection prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Sets up table with instruments and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Coordinates logistical support for equipment transport.
• Cleans and prepares the room between cases.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Infection prevention

Patient transport

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor's Degree in health care or science

2 years of surgical experience

Job description

Surgical Technologist (Non-Certified) PT; 24 hrs/week - Westwood Cancer Center

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Position Title

Surgical Technologist (Non-Certified) PT; 24 hrs/week - Westwood Cancer Center

Westwood Medical Pavilion - West

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Cancer Center Surgical Technologist (non-certified), under the direction of the Registered Nurse, supports patient care by performing essential duties to assist the physician and procedural team with the performance of major or minor procedures within the procedure room setting. These duties include room preparation/set up, patient positioning, patient prep/draping, procedural assist, transportation of patients, maintaining supply/ instrumentation/ equipment inventory, equipment cleaning including high level disinfection if indicated, coordination with Sterile Processing Dept, and maintenance/stocking of supplies.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Adhering to infection prevention standards, sets up table with instruments and supplies for surgical procedure
• Prepares equipment for use (ie: procedure table, ultrasound machine/probe)
• Assists RN with patient transport
• Prepares and positions patient for surgical procedure
• Provides psychological and physical comfort to patient and identifies changes in condition and report to RN
• Provides appropriate instrumentation and supplies to physician during procedure
• Performs point of care pre-cleaning for instruments and prepares/transports instruments for sterilization
• Performs high level disinfection to designated equipment
• Completes turnover of room between cases, cleaning all surfaces and preparing set up for next case
• Maintains equipment inventory, communicates needs with Biomed and Sterile Processing Department
• Strategically plans for new equipment and supply needs for program growth in collaboration with physician(s)
• Coordinates logistical support and transport of equipment and supplies to other health system locations
• In Radiation Oncology -coordinates with Anesthesia, Physics, and Radiology Departments (Ultrasound and Diagnostic X-ray) for intra-procedural imaging, radioactive seed planning and support. Generates weekly calendar of cases and shares with team members.
• Forecasts instrumentation set usage/schedule to improve Sterile Processing Department turnover
• Collaborates with equipment vendors on new equipment purchases and ensures timely preventative maintenance is completed as per Instructions for Use (IFUs)
• Maintains par levels of nutritional items for the procedures area"
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• High School Graduate
• Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing having completed fundamentals OR
• Bachelors Degree in a health care or science related field OR
• 2 years of surgical experience under the direction of a RN demonstrating knowledge of surgical instrumentation, infection prevention principles, methods and techniques involved in performing operating room services and adapting or modifying standards of practice for care of specific medical cases
  
  

Required Licensure And Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) BLS
  
  

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-43271

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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