Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
$1,829-2,115/weekGHR Healthcare - Travel will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician (CST/ORT)
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Job Summary
Seeking a Certified Surgical Technician specializing in Operating Room Technology (ORT) for a travel assignment.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Recent experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Proficiency as a Surgical Technologist or demonstrated knowledge of USP 800 standards for handling hazardous drugs
Additional Information
- Shift details not specified
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
Facility
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
4 nurses recommend working with Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Pros
some charges are extremely friendly, core staff is very traveler friendly, corporate brought in to enact proper HCA policies, hall beds have monitors, fully stocked supplies in stock room, multiple portable ekg's, offers transport for patients back to home, 3 full trauma rooms, CT & Lab dept are in ED, lab supplies stocked in pt rooms, nicu aids with newborns and infants in ED
Cons
no schedule flexibility, management denies guaranteed hours, core staff treated poorly by managers, unsafe patient assignments, BHU is not locked, travelers unable to access policies, no hospital orientation, vitals and ekgs are not completed during check in delaying safe patient care, only initial pt chief complaint is taking during check in, triage is not completed until roomed, some providers expect work out of RN scope of practice, only a very few cna's or paramedics, management seems to hold grudges, requires call out 24hrs in advance
- Short Term Acute Care
- 268 beds
About Overland Park, KS
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Overland Park, KS here's what you should know:- Overland Park's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Summer highs average around 89°F, while winter lows can drop to around 20°F.
- Be prepared for hot summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Overland Park, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Overland Park is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- Overland Park has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to seasonal pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Overland Park offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and well-known chains.
- The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of numerous parks and recreational facilities for outdoor activities.
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