Surgical Technologist – Manhattan, KS

Job Title
:
Surgical Technologist (Operating Room)
Location
:
Manhattan, KS
Employment
Type
:
Permanent | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Department
:
Surgical Services / Operating Room
Schedule
:
Monday–Friday | 8, 10, or 12-Hour Shifts Available
Available Shifts
:

• 8-Hour Shift: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
• 10-Hour Shift: 6:30 AM–4:30 PM
• 12-Hour Shift: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Early Arrival: 6:00 AM may be required for certain first cases, including 7:15 AM procedures and 7:30 AM total joint surgeries.

Weekly
Hours
: 28, 32, 36, or 40 Hours Available
Pay
Range
: $28.28–$48.38/hour, based on experience
On-Call Requirements
:
None | Voluntary After-Hours Callbacks May Be Available
Holiday Requirements
:
No Worked Holidays | 7 Paid Holidays for Full-Time and Part-Time Staff
Clinical
Setting
: 6-Suite Surgical Hospital | Approximately 20 Surgeries Per Day

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Surgical Technologist to join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary operating room team in Manhattan, Kansas.

In this role, you will support a wide range of surgical procedures, with a strong emphasis on orthopedic surgery, total joint replacements, and sports medicine. The facility operates six surgical suites and performs approximately 20 procedures daily, including Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Spine, Urology, Ophthalmology/Cataracts, and General Surgery. Candidates must have orthopedic experience and be proficient with Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment.

This opportunity is ideal for a multi-specialty Surgical Technologist who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoys being actively involved in all phases of surgical care. The hospital offers flexible scheduling options, no required weekends, holidays, or on-call coverage, and a collaborative operating room environment where surgical technologists work closely with registered nurses, surgeons, and other perioperative professionals.

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
• Serve as a scrub technologist during a variety of surgical procedures, maintaining sterile technique and anticipating surgeon needs.
• Support orthopedic procedures, including total joint replacements and sports medicine surgeries, utilizing Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment.
• Provide surgical assistance across multiple specialties, including:
• Orthopedic Surgery and Total Joint Replacements
• Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Procedures
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgery
• Gynecologic Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Urologic Surgery
• Cataract and Ophthalmologic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Adapt efficiently to different surgical specialties and procedures throughout the workday.
• Collaborate with surgeons, circulating registered nurses, anesthesia providers, and other operating room personnel to ensure safe and efficient surgical care.
• Maintain sterile fields, follow aseptic techniques, and adhere to established surgical safety protocols.
• Prepare, organize, and manage surgical instruments, implants, and supplies appropriate for each procedure.
• Pull surgical cases, set up operating rooms, and perform terminal cleaning following procedures in preparation for subsequent cases.
• Assist with room turnovers, instrument organization, and maintaining operating room readiness without a dedicated turnover or environmental services team.
• Float to the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) as needed to assist with putting away instruments and supporting departmental workflows.
• Participate in surgical counts, instrument management, and procedural documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• Support both adult and pediatric surgical cases based on assigned specialty and patient needs.
• Maintain efficient surgical…