Surgical Technologist

Bonus Amount $5,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Department: Surgical Services Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM On-Call: Weekend/weekday rotation required (7-10 times per month, including every 4-5th weekend.) Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, 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. #LI-AM5 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days 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. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf