OR Tech III
About The Position
A leading hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a highly skilled OR Tech III (Tier 3) to support complex, high-acuity surgical procedures across multiple specialties. This senior-level role serves as a lead technologist in the general OR, supporting robotic, ortho, neuro/spine, burn, vascular, and hybrid/endovascular procedures. The OR Tech III also functions as a clinical resource and mentor for junior technologists, contributing to a high-performing surgical services team. This position is ideal for surgical technologists with advanced technical skills who thrive in fast-paced, high-risk OR environments.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of OR Tech experience.
- Endovascular experience in a hybrid vascular OR, including wire-based procedures.
- Competency as lead scrub in all specialty areas: Robotics Total Joints Neuro/Spine Burn Vascular
- Minimum 2 years of surgical technologist experience in an acute-care environment.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CORT).
- CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) certification required at hire.
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Strong organizational skills and high efficiency with wire techniques.
- Demonstrated teamwork and comfort supporting complex case volumes.
- Techs who enjoy mentoring others and contributing to a high-performing surgical environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for complex surgical cases.
- Serve as first scrub on advanced procedures including robotics, total joints, neuro/spine, burn, and vascular surgeries.
- Maintain sterile technique and uphold strict OR safety and infection control standards.
- Anticipate surgeon needs and help maintain efficient case flow and surgical progression.
- Assist in second scrub duties: retraction, suctioning, camera operation, suture management, and specimen handling.
- Demonstrate expertise in wire-handling techniques for hybrid and endovascular cases.
- Support room turnover, equipment readiness, and inventory management.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia teams, RNs, and fellow technologists to ensure smooth OR operations.
- Serve as a mentor and resource for junior technologists, supporting skill development and team performance.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certification.
- $20,000 sign-on bonus.
- +$3/hr night and weekend differential.
- +$3/hr on-call pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tuition reimbursement, certification assistance, and educational support.
- PTO, paid family leave, disability coverage.
- Wellness programs, counseling services, and employee assistance resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
