Surgical Technologist

Company : Ardent Health Services

Location : Topeka, KS, 66652

Posted Date : 14 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Physicians & Surgeons

Occupation : Surgical Technologist

Job Details

Overview
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7500.
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:
Responsibilities
The OR Scrub Technician provides scrub assistance skills within the OR suite and is responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of surgical instruments according to manufacturer's recommended guidelines or instructions for use. He/she is familiar with and supportive of Center policies and procedures.
Essential Functions

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.

Qualifications
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.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.