Surgical Technologist

We are seeking a Surgical Technologist (ST), sometimes referred to as a Surgical Tech or OR Tech. The Surgical Technologist (ST) in our operating room, assists surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members before, during, and after surgical procedures. Surgical Techs primary goal is to help ensure safe, efficient, and sterile surgical environments.

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 8-hour shift

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Preoperative Preparation - Set up the operating room by sterilizing and arranging instruments supplies and equipment while preparing patients for surgery through proper positioning and sterile draping

• Intraoperative Support - Assist during surgery by passing instruments maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the surgical team's needs while tracking instruments and sponges

• Postoperative Duties - Support postoperative care by applying dressings transporting patients to recovery and cleaning and restocking the operating room

• Safety and Compliance - Follow strict infection control protocols ensure safe handling of specimens and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards

• Collaboration and Communication - Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and sterile processing staff while communicating effectively in high-pressure situations

Education and Work Experience

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014
• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties, (i.e., GYN, General and Plastics)
• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro. etc.)
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience in a surgical setting

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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