Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
On-Call: Weekend/weekday rotation required (approximately 10-15x per month, including every 3^rd weekend)
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a highly skilled Surgical Technologist III to join our Cardiovascular / Heart Team, supporting complex and life-saving procedures in a fast-paced operating room environment. This advanced-level role is ideal for experienced surgical techs who excel in cardiothoracic surgery and are confident in first scrub responsibilities for open-heart cases.

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 401(k) options 
• Tuition reimbursement options  
• Life, disability, and other insurance options 
• Many other amazing benefits 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to): 

• Serve as First Scrub Surgical Technologist for advanced procedures, including:
• • Open Heart Surgery (Cardiac Surgery)
  • Valve Replacements (TCAR, Mitral, Aortic)
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
• Maintain a sterile field and anticipate the surgeon's needs during complex cardiovascular procedures
• Prepare and manage surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies for high-acuity cases
• Demonstrate expertise in cardiothoracic instrumentation and surgical techniques
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, RNs, anesthesia, and the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergent and urgent surgical cases (including weekends and holidays)
• Ensure compliance with AORN standards, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety guidelines

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Graduate of an ORT training program or on-the-job training with a minimum of 3 years' experience (surgical setting preferred).
• Experience in scrubbing in the generalized Cardiac surgical specialties.
• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro, etc.).
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it.