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Surgical Tech / CST

Ardent Health logoArdent HealthTopeka, KSPart timePosted 1mo ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open surgical technologist jobs in Kansas post a median of $31.75 an hour, the middle half $30.82–$31.75, across 7 jobs that state their pay. Surgical technologists employed in Kansas earn a median of $29.13 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , part -time , Outpatient Surgical Tech in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

Get to Know Your Team

  • The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
  • Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
  • Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
  • Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
  • Assists members of the team with room turnover and terminal cleaning of room.
  • Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist in the first scrub role prior to the operation and before the incision is closed. Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Meet at least one of the following:
  • Graduate from an accredited program or equivalent.
  • Certified Surgical Tech (CST).
  • 1+ years’ of prior operating room experience.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

From Ardent Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Ardent Health

Ardent Health runs hospitals and clinics in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, New Jersey and Idaho, from Nashville, Tennessee.

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