Surgical Technologist Tier 2

Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Experienced

Operating Room Surgical Technologist II (Tier 2)

  • Kansas City, MO | Full-Time | Mixed Schedule (3 × 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends)
  • Annual Salary Range: $52,000 – $72,800 (based on experience and certification)
  • Shift Differentials: +$3 Nights | +$3 Weekends | On-Call Pay: $3/hour
  • Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 | Relocation Assistance: Case by Case
  • On-Call Requirement: Must reside within 30 minutes of facility

Overview

Join a respected surgical services team at a 585-bed teaching and trauma center in Kansas City, Missouri, as an Operating Room Technologist II (Tier 2).
This role is designed for experienced technologists who are confident handling most surgical specialties and ready to take the next step toward advanced practice. You’ll work side-by-side with top surgeons and a collaborative perioperative team in a hospital known for innovation, quality, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and sterile supplies for scheduled and emergency cases.

  • Scrub and assist surgeons in procedures such as robotics, orthopedics, neuro/spine, and vascular.

  • Anticipate team needs during surgery and ensure seamless communication throughout each case.

  • Maintain aseptic technique, monitor equipment performance, and support room turnover efficiency.

  • Collaborate with circulating nurses, anesthesia staff, and physicians to optimize outcomes.

  • Support staff education, orientation, and process-improvement efforts within the OR.

  • Participate in on-call rotations with 30-minute response compliance.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CORT)

  • Minimum 1 year of operating-room experience in acute care settings

  • Competency as first scrub in three of four specialty areas (Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, Vascular)

  • Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Preferred:

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST – NBSTSA) credential

  • 3+ years of multi-specialty surgical experience

  • Excellent organization, communication, and wire-handling skills

Compensation & Benefits

Your commitment and expertise are recognized with a competitive salary and a Total Rewards package that promotes long-term success:

  • Health Insurance Options – medical, dental, vision plans with free preventive care and telehealth access

  • 401(k) retirement plan with 100 % match of 3 %–9 % of pay (based on tenure)

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program – 10 % discount on company stock

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrual from day one with carry-over and cash-out flexibility

  • Paid Family Leave – up to 14 days for parental bonding or caregiving

  • Tuition Assistance – up to $5,250 annually plus certification and continuing education support

  • Student Loan Support – up to $100 per month for eligible full-time staff

  • Supplemental Coverage – accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans

  • Lifestyle Benefits – fertility and adoption assistance, pet insurance, home & auto discounts, identity protection

  • Wellbeing Programs – Calm app membership, employee counseling, and financial wellness resources

Ideal Candidate

This position is ideal for an experienced surgical technologist who enjoys variety, teamwork, and hands-on learning in a high-volume operating environment. You’ll thrive here if you’re organized, adaptable, and eager to refine your technical skills while contributing to patient-centered excellence.

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