Operating Room Scrub Technician

Join the KCOA Team at Our New Ambulatory Surgery Center – Center for Advanced Orthopedics in Lenexa!

Kanas City Orthopedic Alliance is excited to announce the opening of our new Ambulatory Surgery Center – Center for Advanced Orthopedics located in Lenexa. We are seeking talented, dedicated professionals to join us as we build a team committed to excellence.

This new facility represents an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the ground up. Team members will play a key role in shaping the culture, delivering exceptional service, and helping us provide outstanding care and support to our patients and community.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive team
• Help establish processes and best practices from day one
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits

We are seeking individuals who:

• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• Are committed to exceptional patient and customer experiences
• Bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a positive attitude

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Scrub Technician to work under the supervision of the RN and surgeon to prepare and maintain a sterile field for orthopedic surgical procedures, providing instrumentation and supplies throughout the case, and shares responsibility for turning over the OR and cleaning between cases.

This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities

• Set up sterile field, instrumentation, and equipment specific to orthopedic procedures (total joints, arthroscopy, trauma, spine, foot/ankle)
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and first assist efficiently and accurately
• Maintain sterile technique throughout the procedure
• Prepare and manage specialty orthopedic trays, power equipment, and implant systems
• Assist with patient positioning and prepping
• Participate in surgical counts (instruments, sponges, sharps) with the circulating RN
• Properly handle, package, and route instruments for reprocessing post-case
• Maintain working knowledge of implant systems used by facility surgeons (e.g., total knee/hip systems, trauma sets, arthroscopy towers)
• Perform OR turnover between cases, including cleaning and resetting the surgical suite, to support efficient OR throughput
• Adhere to all infection prevention, sterile processing, and safety standards

Experience/Education/Licensing.

• Minimum 1–2 years scrub experience, orthopedic case experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with orthopedic power tools, implant trays, and arthroscopy equipment preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential preferred
• BLS certification required

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25–50 lbs., and maintain focus/precision during procedures, including room turnover and cleaning duties between cases.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Rich PTO Accruals
• 6 company paid holidays
• Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employer paid life insurance and long term disability
• Many other voluntary benefits available