Surgical Technologist

Saint Luke's Physician Group•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Saint Luke's Hospital - Plaza is currently seeking a Full-Time Surgical Technologist in our Cardiothoracic Operating Room. To be successful in this position as a surgical technologist, you will need to be an experienced surgical technologist who thrives under pressure, is passionate about their career and professional development, a team player who sets their team up for success, can change directions quickly and can stay positive during any situation. We are looking for surgical technologist professionals who are eager to learn and excited to learn about new technologies and procedures. We are seeing a critical thinker who possess strong communication and time management skills. Shift: 4–10-hour shifts, on a rotating schedule. Is subject to change due to OR staffing needs and holidays. This position requires call. Call has a 30-minute response time. Experience: Surgical Technologist position w ithin the organizational structure of the Cardiothoracic Operating Room assists in the delivery of direct primary care to the patient experiencing surgical intervention. Primary function is to assist with open heart, thoracic and vascular surgical procedures. I n addition to routine Surgical Technologist responsibilities this position requires the Surgical Technologist to be able to scrub cardiovascular surgical procedures including heart organ retrieval procedures. Position requires the Surgical Technologist to travel with a CV surgeon to perform the cardiac organ retrieval procedure. Benefits: A growing team and organization with various career growth opportunities Opportunity to work with leading technologies in an innovative environments Health, Vision and Dental Leave of Absence, PTO, and various Welfare plans Flex Savings Accounts Health Savings Accounts Various other Voluntary Benefits Available Retirement Options

Requirements

Applicable Experience: 2 years
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Responsibilities

assists in the delivery of direct primary care to the patient experiencing surgical intervention
assist with open heart, thoracic and vascular surgical procedures
scrub cardiovascular surgical procedures including heart organ retrieval procedures
travel with a CV surgeon to perform the cardiac organ retrieval procedure