Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Detail Oriented, Healthcare, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Care, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies, Training Program, Urology
LOCATION
Kansas City, Missouri
POSTED
17 days ago
Bonus Amount: $5,000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview:
Department: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
On-Call: Weekend/weekday rotation required (7-10 times per month, including every 4-5th weekend.)
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

 

Join an innovative and patient-focused healthcare team as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) at St. Joseph Medical Center. In this role, you will play a critical part in the operating room, supporting surgical procedures by ensuring a sterile environment, maintaining precision, and delivering exceptional patient care. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical setting.

 

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

 

Responsibilities:

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

  • Maintain strict sterile technique and ensure proper sterilization of instruments
  • Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating needs
  • Perform accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and post-procedure
  • Support patient positioning and surgical site preparation (draping)
  • Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and OR team members to ensure efficient workflow
  • Prepare and organize surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures
Qualifications:

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

  • Graduate of an ORT training program or on-the-job training with a minimum of 3 years' experience (surgical setting preferred).
  • Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in various surgical specialties (i.e., General, Ortho, Urology, and GYN).
  • Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
  • Two to three years of experience working in an operating room setting or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire, and maintain current
  • Must be proficient in the following specialties within 6 months: a. Gen b. Gyn c. Urol d. Vasc e. ENT/Plastics
  • Must be proficient in one of the following specialties within 6 months: a. Major Vascular b. Ortho c. Neuro
  • Proficient is defined as an associate who can perform cases in that specialty independently.

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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

About the Company

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St. Joseph Medical Center

St. Joseph Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to the ever-expanding Houston community for 125 years. Our Trauma Center, Center for Behavioral Health, dedicated Women's Medical Center and the full-service acute care hospital are supported by the specialty inpatient and outpatient services that you'd expect from Houston's first teaching hospital. Our mission matches your expectations — to deliver compassionate healthcare to the communities we serve. With 792 beds, St. Joseph physicians and staff are ready to care for you at any hour.

St. Joseph Medical Center's reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

St. Joseph Medical Center is part of the Steward Health Care family of hospitals. To learn more about Steward,  please visit www.steward.org  

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.stjosephtowson.com/home.aspx