Surgical Technologist OR Tech II Tier 2

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
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