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Certified Surgical Technologist

3/1/2026

The Surgical Technologist supports surgical teams by preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting throughout operative procedures, including setting up necessary instruments and equipment. Responsibilities also involve assisting with patient transport and positioning, scrubbing in to support procedures, and upholding sterile technique for efficient room turnover.

Salary

25 - 35 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist for a permanent opportunity in Kansas City, Missouri.


As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a critical role in supporting surgical teams by preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting throughout operative procedures. This role collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care.


The Surgical Technologist is responsible for setting up and maintaining the surgical suite with instruments, supplies, and advanced equipment, assisting with patient transport and positioning, and scrubbing in to support procedures by anticipating the needs of the surgical team. This position upholds sterile technique, supports efficient room turnover, and contributes to a collaborative, high-performing operating room environment.


COMPENSATION:

Hourly Pay Range (Tech II):

$25.00/hour minimum

$35.00/hour maximum (up to 17 years of experience considered)


Shift Differentials:

Nights: $3.00/hour

Weekends: $3.00/hour


On-Call Pay:

$3.00/hour


Sign-On Bonus:

Tech II: $15,000

Tech III: $20,000


Relocation Assistance:

Case by case


Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room Surgical Technologist experience required.
  • Tech II candidates must be competent to perform as first scrub in at least three of the following specialty areas:
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Total Joints
  • Neuro/Spine
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Certified Operating Room Technicians (CORT) required.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) through NCCT required upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire.


Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills
Operating Room ExperienceFirst ScrubRobotic SurgeryTotal JointsNeuro/SpineVascular SurgerySterile TechniquePatient TransportRoom TurnoverSurgical Suite Setup
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Sign-On BonusRelocation Assistance
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