CST

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgical Tech in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

• Review the patient's chart, identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and brings the patient to the assigned operating room.
• Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Assists other members of the team with room turnover and terminal cleaning of room.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist in the first scrub role prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent.
  • Certified Surgical Tech (CST).
  • 1+ years of prior operating room experience.

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.