Certified Surgical Technologist

Prime Healthcare • Kansas City, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our innovative healthcare team as a skilled Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and play a pivotal role in transforming patient lives. As a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), you will be at the heart of the surgical process, ensuring precision and exceptional patient care. If you are passionate about the surgical field and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your expertise and make a meaningful impact. 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 Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Requirements

• Current CST certification upon hire and maintain current
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted) upon hire and maintain current

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from a surgical technology program accredited through ARC/STSA

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior surgical technologists and assis t with their training and development , demonstrate proper techniques, reinforce sterile procedures and share best practices
• C ount and track sponges, needles, and tools to prevent retained items , accurate counts of all items used in the surgical procedure
• Set up the operating room by sterilizing and arranging instruments supplies and equipment while preparing patients for surgery through proper positioning and sterile draping
• Assist during surgery by passing instruments maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the surgical team’s needs while tracking instruments and sponges
• Support postoperative care by applying dressings transporting patients to recovery and cleaning and restocking the operating room
• Follow strict infection control protocols ensure safe handling of specimens and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with surgeons , nurses , anesthesiologists and sterile processing staff while communicating effectively in high-pressure situations

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees