Operating Room Surgical Technologist (CST)
Kansas City, MO
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Surgical Services: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Shift Details

• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each
• Shift Hours: Days, 06:30 – 15:00
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• On-call Requirement: One on-call shift per week

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (highest requirement confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes
• Preferred Experience: Community Hospital and Trauma Level II experience

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Assist in Sterile Processing during downtime

• Work settings include: Ambulatory OR, First Assist, General OR, Labor & Delivery, Pediatric General OR, Trauma

• Types of cases include:

  • Bariatrics (Gastric bypass, Sleeve, Lap band, Laparoscopic assisted)
  • ENT (Endoscopic sinus procedures, Laryngoscopy, Septoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Mastoidectomy, Radical neck dissection, Tonsillectomy, Tracheostomy)
  • Endoscopic Procedures (Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement/exchange)
  • General Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy, Whipple, Liver resection)
  • Gynecology (Hysterectomy, Tubal ligation, C-sections, Dilation & Curettage, Therapeutic abortion)
  • Orthopedic (ACL reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Spinal fusion, Total knee/hip replacement, Fracture reduction)
  • Plastics (Free flap microvascular, Mastectomy with reconstruction)
  • Podiatry (Ankle fusion, Bunionectomy, Metatarsal surgery)
  • Robotics (Colorectal, GI, Gynecologic, Otolaryngologic, Urologic robotic surgeries)
  • Trauma (Amputations, Gunshot/stab wounds, Motor vehicle accidents)
  • Urology (Circumcision, Cystectomy, Cystoscopy, Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy, Lithotripsy)

• Emergency management: Fire Safety

• Equipment/Instrumentation: Scopes, fiber optics, Cell saver, Crash cart, Drills, Electrosurgical units, Sterilizers, Case carts, High level disinfectants

• Professional skills: Aseptic technique, Instrument processing, Isolation precautions, Laser and radiation safety, Sharps safety, Specimen handling, Sterilization, Universal protocol (time out)

• Sterile Processing: Assembly/wrap, Endoscope reprocessing, Decontamination, Repairs, Set/tray assembly

Patient Census

• Average daily census: 20 patients

Certifications & Licenses

• National Certifications Required: NBSTSA and/or NCCT
• BLS Certification: Required
• State License: Preferred (Missouri)
• Pending State License: Not accepted
• IV Certification: Required for LPN/LVN if applicable (Missouri facilities)

Additional Requirements

• Must float within scope to meet facility needs; regular floating between departments/units may be required
• Local candidates not accepted (home must be at least 75 miles away)
• Return to work restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Compliance & Background Checks

• Government issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, international if applicable)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab assignments
• Education verification required prior to start
• State-specific searches and verifications required (Missouri and Illinois)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year required
• Fit mask (N95) testing required and must be current
• Immunizations and testing required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Drug testing within 1 year, including specific panels
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Hand hygiene, latex allergy, dress code, and fingernail policies must be reviewed and acknowledged

Competency & Training

• Unit-specific competency exams required and must be updated annually
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) required prior to start
• HIPAA acknowledgement and regulatory compliance education required annually

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start

This position offers a comprehensive surgical tech role with diverse case exposure in a trauma level II community hospital setting. It requires a minimum of 1 year of surgical tech experience, national certification, and adherence to strict compliance and health requirements. The role includes floating responsibilities and weekend/on-call shifts. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.