Surgical Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We invite you to become a part of our team as a full-time Surgical Technician during the day shift in Topeka, KS.

Experience a People-Centric Workplace and Enhance Healthcare

• Empowerment: We provide our staff with opportunities for career advancement, tuition support, and resources aimed at promoting your wellness, education, and financial health.
• People-Centric: Your well-being is our priority, featuring paid time off, extensive health benefits, and a nurturing, inclusive environment where you are appreciated and supported.
• Enhance Healthcare: We leverage cutting-edge technology to assist our team and improve patient care.

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has been a cornerstone of compassionate care since 1909, currently offering 378 licensed beds, a legacy of innovation, and robust community backing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and anticipate the necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Proactively assist the surgeon by providing instruments and supplies during operations.
• Measure and deliver medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions used throughout the surgical process.
• Uphold the highest standards of sterile technique during procedures.
• Support team members with room turnover and the terminal cleaning of the surgical area.
• Conduct counts of instruments, sharps, and sponges with the surgical technologist in the first scrub role before the operation and prior to closing the incision.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • Graduation from an accredited program or equivalent.
  • Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST).
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in an operating room setting.
• BLS certification must be acquired within 14 days of hiring or transferring into this role, prior to engaging in direct patient care.