OR Tech III

Kansas City, MO

Full Time

Entry Level

Full-Time | Mixed Schedule | Rotating Weekends | 40 Hours/Week
Hourly Pay: $27 – $37 (up to $45/hr for CV-certified candidates; experience-based)
Shift Differentials: +$3/hr Nights | +$3/hr Weekends
On-Call Pay: +$3/hr (must live within 30 minutes)
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

A leading hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a highly skilled OR Tech III (Tier 3) to support complex, high-acuity surgical procedures across multiple specialties.

This senior-level role serves as a lead technologist in the general OR, supporting robotic, ortho, neuro/spine, burn, vascular, and hybrid/endovascular procedures. The OR Tech III also functions as a clinical resource and mentor for junior technologists, contributing to a high-performing surgical services team.

This position is ideal for surgical technologists with advanced technical skills who thrive in fast-paced, high-risk OR environments.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for complex surgical cases.
Serve as first scrub on advanced procedures including robotics, total joints, neuro/spine, burn, and vascular surgeries.
Maintain sterile technique and uphold strict OR safety and infection control standards.
Anticipate surgeon needs and help maintain efficient case flow and surgical progression.
Assist in second scrub duties: retraction, suctioning, camera operation, suture management, and specimen handling.
Demonstrate expertise in wire-handling techniques for hybrid and endovascular cases.
Support room turnover, equipment readiness, and inventory management.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia teams, RNs, and fellow technologists to ensure smooth OR operations.
Serve as a mentor and resource for junior technologists, supporting skill development and team performance.

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 1 year of OR Tech experience.
Endovascular experience in a hybrid vascular OR, including wire-based procedures.
Competency as lead scrub in all specialty areas:
- Robotics
- Total Joints
- Neuro/Spine
- Burn
- Vascular
Minimum 2 years of surgical technologist experience in an acute-care environment.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CORT).
CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) certification required at hire.
BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

Strong organizational skills and high efficiency with wire techniques.
Demonstrated teamwork and comfort supporting complex case volumes.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certification.
$20,000 sign-on bonus.
+$3/hr night and weekend differential.
+$3/hr on-call pay.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement, certification assistance, and educational support.
PTO, paid family leave, disability coverage.
Wellness programs, counseling services, and employee assistance resources.

Ideal For

Surgical technologists seeking a senior-level role with advanced responsibilities.
Professionals experienced in hybrid OR, vascular, and complex specialty procedures.
Techs who enjoy mentoring others and contributing to a high-performing surgical environment.

Keywords / Hashtags

OR Tech III, Senior Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Tech, Hybrid OR Tech, Endovascular Surgical Tech, CST Jobs, Surgical Services Tech, Kansas City Surgical Careers
#ORTech #SurgicalTechnologist #HybridOR #EndovascularOR #KansasCityJobs #ORTechJobs #SeniorSurgTech #CSTCareers

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