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Surgical Technologist

The University of Kansas Health System

Position Title

Surgical Technologist

Days - Full Time

Cambridge Tower A

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Join the University of Kansas Operating Room team as a Surgical Technologist - focused in our Neurology, ENT, Surgical Oncology specialties. Neurology & ENT programs are both ranked among the Nation's Best in US News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2024-2025. The University of Kansas Health System receives the most complex surgery cases in our region.


Neurology surgical cases include: Brain tumors, Epilepsy, Parkinson's, Stroke, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple sclerosis, ALS, Aneurysm, Traumatic brain injury.
ENT cases include: face, head, neck jaw surgery, Endoscopic surgery for chronic sinuses disease, cochlear implants, skull base tumors, vagal nerve stimulation devices for seizure disorders, Endoscopic laser surgery for head & neck tumors, Thyroid/Parathyroid surgery.


Open positions start at 6:30am or 10:30am. Work 4 - 10 hour shift with call rotations.


The Surgical Technologist, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager, handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the surgical procedure and is maintains constant vigilance of the sterile field.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Takes responsibility for self and/or team accountabilities and instills sense of ownership in others to improve performance; looks for ways to improve individual and/or team performance.
  • Recognizes group dynamics and acts as a role modl by guiding others/team to modify one's communication style to suit different situations and audiences. - Recognizes, demonstrates and enables behaviors and attitudes necessary to ensure exceptional delivery of services.
  • Understands interests and concerns of other internal/cross-functional teams and incorporates their feedback into service/work processes.
  • Motivates self and actively engages team in achieving challenging goals and targets that are consistent with organizational direction; encourages others to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
  • Translates the organization's strategic priorities into clear goals and targets for the work group(s) to ensure organizational alignment.
  • Develops and re-prioritizes work plans for self and/or department by outlining clear steps to follow during unforeseen circumstances.
  • Takes actions to improve the relationships with and between others to create an effective working environment.
  • Creates and contributes to a positive environment where learning and knowledge sharing occurs regularly and both formally and informally within the organization and own department(s).
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Certificate or Associate's Surgical Tech degree OR 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in lieu of the certificate or degree requirement.

Required Licensure and Certification
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Time Type:
Full time

Job Requisition ID:
R-13409

Important information for you to know as you apply:
  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link View email address on click.appcast.io.
  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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