Surgical Technician - Full Time
On-siteWichita, Kansas, United States
Wichita, Kansas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationHEALTHCARELarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLargeHEALTHCARE
Job Summary
Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, nurses, and surgical assistants by scrubbing all case types, prepping and draping patients, and anticipating surgeon needs for instruments and supplies. Opens sterile packs using proper technique, passes sterile supplies, and operates OR equipment including sterilizers, lights, and suction. Maintains records for medications, specimens, and implants while helping clean and restock the operating room. Prepares cases according to surgeon preference cards and assists with patient transfer to PACU if needed.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of their practice
- Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks
- Needs manual dexterity to handle instruments
- Must be emotionally conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the OR environment
- Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner
- Above average organization skills
- Able to effectively work within a team
- Above average communication skills: verbal and written
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs
- Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands
- Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Knowledge of Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word
Desired Qualifications
- Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification
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