Job Description​

The Opportunity:

Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our cardiothoracic and vascular team in our CVOR. Following the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist will have the opportunity to assist in the delivery of direct primary care to the patient experiencing surgical intervention for various types of cases including heart transplants, valve and coronary artery bypass, aortic specialty cases, ventricular assist device implantation, endovascular and open vascular, and thoracic procedures. This position functions within the organizational structure of the Cardiovascular Operating Room. Your experience and expertise will ensure our vision, “The best place to get care. The best place to give care.” is maintained.

 

 

The Work:

Individualizes and modifies care according to the patient’s needs and case requirements

Collaborates with other members of the care team as to enhance the provision of patient care

Assists with draping patients and anticipates needs during cases 

Recognizes and demonstrates positive behavior and disposition needed to ensure professional, quality patient care

  Assumes a multi-skilled role, performing clinical and surgical functions 

Assists with motivating and encouraging team to achieve individual and departmental goals 

Shares knowledge with others and encourages teamwork environment between staff and different roles 

Prepares supply and instrumentation needs in advance for preparation of cases 

Transports dirty and clean instrumentation to and from sterile processing

 

We are seeking positive minded, patient centered, self-driven, motivated Surgical Technologists who are committed to providing exceptional patient care. To be successful, you will need to be able to work in a team atmosphere as well as autonomously. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, adaptable, task oriented, resourceful, and possess strong communication skills.

 

Why Saint Luke’s?

  We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve patient care and employee satisfaction.

We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, click here to find out more.

 

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Cert Surgical Tech - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assist

Associate Degree - Surgical Technology

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective November 1st, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all Saint Luke’s Health System employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.