OR Tech III

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.

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