Surgical Technologist OR Tech II Tier 2

Kansas City, MO

Full Time

Mid Level

Operating Room Surgical Technologist – OR Tech II (Tier 2)

Kansas City, MO
Employment Type, Schedule, Pay
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Schedule Options:
- General OR – Mixed Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts (Rotating Weekends)
- General OR – Nights: 3 × 12-hour shifts (Rotating Weekends)
- On-Call Requirement: Must reside within 30 minutes of the hospital
- Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00/hour (based on experience)
- Shift Differentials: +$3.00/hour (Nights), +$3.00/hour (Weekends)
- On-Call Pay: $3.00/hour
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Tech II) to support a high-volume acute care surgical environment in Kansas City, Missouri.

This Tier 2 role is designed for skilled, confident OR Technologists who can independently scrub a wide range of procedures across multiple specialties but are not yet in a formal leadership or advanced specialty role. The OR Tech II is a critical member of the surgical team, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operative care.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the operating room with appropriate instruments, supplies, and advanced surgical equipment
Assist with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping while maintaining comfort, privacy, and safety
Serve as first scrub during surgical procedures, anticipating surgeon needs and maintaining sterile technique
Pass instruments, handle specimens, and support the surgical team throughout procedures
Monitor surgical equipment and patient status during operations and respond promptly to intraoperative needs
Perform efficient room turnover and support case flow optimization
Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safety, and quality standards

Qualifications

Required

1+ year of recent Operating Room Surgical Technologist experience
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or Red Cross)
Ability to perform independently in a fast-paced surgical environment

OR Tech II (Tier 2) Requirements

In addition to OR Tech I competencies, must demonstrate proficiency as first scrub in three of the following four specialties:

Robotic Surgery
Total Joint Surgery
Neuro/Spine Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Preferred

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – NBSTSA
Experience across multiple surgical specialties

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with shift and on-call differentials
Generous sign-on bonus program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid family leave programs
Retirement plan with employer match
Tuition assistance and continuing education support
Career growth pathways within Surgical Services

Ideal For

Experienced OR Techs seeking a higher-skill, non-leadership role
Surgical Technologists confident scrubbing complex cases
Techs looking for strong surgical volume and schedule flexibility

Keywords

OR Tech II, Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Tech, CST Jobs, Scrub Tech Jobs, Acute Care Surgery
#KansasCityMOJobs #ORTechJobs #SurgicalTechnologist #OperatingRoomCareers #MissouriHealthcareJobs

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