Surgical Technologist

South Kansas City Surgicenter • Overland Park, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works in the Outpatient Surgery department at South Kansas City Surgical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. In this full-time, day-shift role, the technologist supports surgical procedures by maintaining sterile technique, preparing instruments and equipment, assisting surgeons, and collaborating with the operating room team. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, and details are discussed during the interview process. The employer also refers candidates to its full benefits information page.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience, as required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Graduation from an ORT training program, or on-the-job training with at least 3 years of experience; surgical-setting experience is preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of that certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience scrubbing minor and major procedures in major surgical specialties such as GYN, General, and Plastics.
• Experience scrubbing at least minor procedures in specialty surgical areas such as Ortho, Neuro, ENT, and Uro.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict sterile technique and ensure proper sterilization of instruments.
• Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating their needs.
• Perform accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments before and after procedures.
• Support patient positioning and surgical site preparation, including draping.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and operating room team members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Full benefits are referenced at the employer's benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED