Surgical Technologist III

St. Joseph Medical Center · Kansas City, MO · 2 wk ago

HealthcareFull-time

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

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 3rd weekend)
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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 current

Benefits

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

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.