Certified Surgical Technologist

Providence Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

46d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist II (CST II), sometimes referred to as a Surgical Tech II, OR Tech II or Scrub Tech II. The Certified Surgical Technologist II (CST II) prepares the operating room for complex procedures, assists surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining a sterile field, and supervises junior staff. The Certified Surg Tech II will also manage surgical instruments, collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety, and ensure compliance with infection control standards. Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: Full-time Hours: 8-hour shift – 7:00am - 3:30pm Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS 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

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

Lead by Example - Supervise and mentor junior surgical technologists and assist with their training and development, demonstrate proper techniques, reinforce sterile procedures and share best practices
Manag Surgical Instruments - Count and track sponges, needles, and tools to prevent retained items, accurate counts of all items used in the surgical procedure
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