Surgical Technologist – Manhattan, KS

Job Title: Surgical Technologist (Operating Room)
Location: Manhattan KS
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Department: Surgical Services / Operating Room
Schedule: MondayFriday 8 10 or 12-Hour Shifts Available
Available Shifts:

• 8-Hour Shift: 6:30 AM3:00 PM
• 10-Hour Shift: 6:30 AM4:30 PM
• 12-Hour Shift: 6:00 AM6:00 PM
• Early Arrival: 6:00 AM may be required for certain first cases including 7:15 AM procedures and 7:30 AM total joint surgeries.

Weekly Hours: 28 32 36 or 40 Hours Available
Pay Range: $28.28$48.38/hour based on experience
On-Call Requirements: None Voluntary After-Hours Callbacks May Be Available
Holiday Requirements: No Worked Holidays 7 Paid Holidays for Full-Time and Part-Time Staff
Clinical Setting: 6-Suite Surgical Hospital Approximately 20 Surgeries Per Day

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Surgical Technologist to join a fast-paced multidisciplinary operating room team in Manhattan Kansas.

In this role you will support a wide range of surgical procedures with a strong emphasis on orthopedic surgery total joint replacements and sports medicine. The facility operates six surgical suites and performs approximately 20 procedures daily including Orthopedics ENT Gynecology Spine Urology Ophthalmology/Cataracts and General Surgery. Candidates must have orthopedic experience and be proficient with Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment.

This opportunity is ideal for a multi-specialty Surgical Technologist who thrives in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and enjoys being actively involved in all phases of surgical care. The hospital offers flexible scheduling options no required weekends holidays or on-call coverage and a collaborative operating room environment where surgical technologists work closely with registered nurses surgeons and other perioperative professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms surgical instruments equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
• Serve as a scrub technologist during a variety of surgical procedures maintaining sterile technique and anticipating surgeon needs.
• Support orthopedic procedures including total joint replacements and sports medicine surgeries utilizing Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment.
• Provide surgical assistance across multiple specialties including:
• Orthopedic Surgery and Total Joint Replacements
• Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Procedures
• Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgery
• Gynecologic Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Urologic Surgery
• Cataract and Ophthalmologic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Adapt efficiently to different surgical specialties and procedures throughout the workday.
• Collaborate with surgeons circulating registered nurses anesthesia providers and other operating room personnel to ensure safe and efficient surgical care.
• Maintain sterile fields follow aseptic techniques and adhere to established surgical safety protocols.
• Prepare organize and manage surgical instruments implants and supplies appropriate for each procedure.
• Pull surgical cases set up operating rooms and perform terminal cleaning following procedures in preparation for subsequent cases.
• Assist with room turnovers instrument organization and maintaining operating room readiness without a dedicated turnover or environmental services team.
• Float to the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) as needed to assist with putting away instruments and supporting departmental workflows.
• Participate in surgical counts instrument management and procedural documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• Support both adult and pediatric surgical cases based on assigned specialty and patient needs.
• Maintain efficient surgical workflows while supporting a high-volume operating room environment.
• Follow facility policies regarding infection prevention surgical attire hand hygiene and operating room safety.
• Assist other team members with case preparation breaks lunches and departmental needs when appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Surgical technology educational background or training appropriate for the position.
• Experience: Previous orthopedic surgical experience required particularly with orthopedic instrumentation and surgical procedures.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Orthopedic Skills: Experience supporting total joint replacement and sports medicine surgical procedures.
• Instrumentation: Proficiency with Zimmer and Arthrex surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Multi-Specialty Experience: Ability to support surgical procedures across Orthopedics ENT Gynecology Spine Urology Cataracts and General Surgery.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation sterile technique operating room preparation surgical procedures and infection prevention practices.
• Operating Room Flexibility: Ability to transition between surgical specialties throughout the day and adapt to changing case assignments.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with surgeons registered nurses anesthesia providers and other perioperative staff.
• Additional Responsibilities: Willingness to assist with surgical case pulling operating room setup terminal cleaning and Sterile Processing Department support as needed.
• Physical and Infection Control Requirements: Must maintain short natural nails without artificial nails and refrain from wearing hand or arm jewelry in accordance with facility policy.
• Immunization Requirements: Must meet facility healthcare worker vaccination requirements or qualify for an applicable exemption. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine exemptions may be permitted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C) credential through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Extensive experience assisting with total joint replacements orthopedic implants and sports medicine procedures.
• Previous experience in a multi-specialty surgical hospital or high-volume operating room environment.
• Strong familiarity with Zimmer and Arthrex orthopedic systems implants and instrumentation.
• Experience supporting both adult and pediatric surgical procedures.
• Previous experience assisting with Sterile Processing Department workflows and surgical instrument management.
• Ability to work independently anticipate surgical team needs and maintain efficiency during rapid case turnovers.
• Experience working in a smaller surgical team where staff members take an active role in case preparation room turnover and departmental operations.