Surgical Technologist

Overview

Department: Surgical Services Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: 8-hour or 10-hour days Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 7:00 AM-5:00 PM On -Call: Required 8 to12 days per month Location: St. Mary's Medical Center- Blue Springs, 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

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