Surgical Technologist

Ardent Health Services • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Surgical Tech in Topeka, KS. You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent, or Certified Surgical Tech (CST), or 1+ years of prior operating room experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Review the patient's chart, identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and brings the patient to the assigned operating room.
• Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Assists other members of the team with room turnover and terminal cleaning of room.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist in the first scrub role prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED