Surgical Technologist II

We are seeking a Surgical Technologist II (II), sometimes referred to as a Surgical Tech II, OR Tech II or Scrub Tech II. The Surgical Technologist II (II) prepares the operating room for complex procedures, assists surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining a sterile field, and supervises junior staff. The Certified Surg Tech II will also manage surgical instruments, collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety, and ensure compliance with infection control standards.

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 8-hour shift - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

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 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

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

• Lead by Example - Supervise and mentor junior surgical technologists and assist with their training and development, demonstrate proper techniques, reinforce sterile procedures and share best practices

• Manag Surgical Instruments - Count and track sponges, needles, and tools to prevent retained items, accurate counts of all items used in the surgical procedure

• Preoperative Preparation - Set up the operating room by sterilizing and arranging instruments supplies and equipment while preparing patients for surgery through proper positioning and sterile draping

• Intraoperative Support - Assist during surgery by passing instruments maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the surgical team's needs while tracking instruments and sponges

• Postoperative Duties - Support postoperative care by applying dressings transporting patients to recovery and cleaning and restocking the operating room

• Safety and Compliance - Follow strict infection control protocols ensure safe handling of specimens and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards

• Collaboration and Communication - Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and sterile processing staff while communicating effectively in high-pressure situations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Graduate of an Surgical Technologist 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 within 6 months (i.e. General, Ortho, Urology and GYN).
• Cardiovascular and Thoracic experience a plus!
• Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• Two to Three years experience working in an operating room setting or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire and maintained current
• Must be proficient one of the following specialties within 6 months: a. Major Vascular, Ortho, and Neuro
• Proficient is defined as the associate can perform cases in that specialty independently.

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