Surgical Technologist
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Job overview
Join an innovative, patient‑focused healthcare team as a Certified Surgical Technologist at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri, where you will ensure sterile environments, support surgeons, manage instrument counts, and contribute to efficient operating‑room workflow.
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Overview
Department: Surgical Services Employment Type: PRN/ Per Diem Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 7:00 AM-5:00 PM 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.
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Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):
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Maintain strict sterile technique and ensure proper sterilization of instruments
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Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating needs
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Perform accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and post-procedure
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Support patient positioning and surgical site preparation (draping)
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Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and OR team members to ensure efficient workflow
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Prepare and organize surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures
Qualifications
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Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
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Graduate of an ORT training program or on-the-job training with a minimum of 3 years' experience (surgical setting preferred).
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Experience scrubbing minor and major procedures across various surgical specialties (e.g., General, Ortho, Urology, and GYN).
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Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
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Two to three years of experience working in an operating room setting or a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire, and maintain current certification
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Must be proficient in the following specialties within 6 months: a. Gen b. Gyn c. Urol d. Vasc e. ENT/Plastics
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Must be proficient in one of the following specialties within 6 months: a. Major Vascular b. Ortho c. Neuro
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Proficient is defined as an associate who can perform cases in that specialty independently.
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Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity
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