Operating Room Technician Jobs in Kansas

Operating Room Technician jobs in Kansas draw consistent demand from hospital systems, surgical centers, and specialty clinics, with openings at every experience level from entry-level to senior scrub technician. The busiest hiring markets are Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where established employers like The University of Kansas Health System, Stormont Vail Health, and Ascension Via Christi maintain ongoing surgical staffing needs. The most in-demand specialties in Kansas are orthopedic surgery, cardiovascular procedures, and general surgery support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityOverland Park, KS
Cities hiring8
Top industryHealthcare
Companies hiring13

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Mercy
RN Operating Room
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Mercy
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RN Operating Room
Mercy
Pittsburg, Kansas
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
BLS Certification
10,000+

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Overland Park, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$43.4 - $51.1/hr
1,001-5,000

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American Traveler
Travel RN - Operating Room
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Travel RN - Operating Room
American Traveler
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
501-1,000

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South Kansas City Surgicenter
Registered Nurse Operating Room
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South Kansas City Surgicenter
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Registered Nurse Operating Room
South Kansas City Surgicenter
Overland Park, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
PALS Certification
11-50

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Overland Park, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$49.6 - $58.4/hr
1,001-5,000

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Operating Room Technician Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Overland Park
8 jobs
Wichita
6 jobs
Manhattan
3 jobs
Shawnee Mission
3 jobs
Leawood
1 job
Pittsburg
1 job
Garden City
1 job
Kansas City
1 job

Operating Room Technician Job Market in Kansas

A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

American Traveler
American Traveler5 open roles
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions5 open roles
Surgery Ventures
Surgery Ventures2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Kansas.

  • Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
  • Completion of an accredited surgical technology program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Hands-on experience in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and maintaining the sterile field
  • Ability to assist surgeons during orthopedic, cardiovascular, or general surgical procedures
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Strong knowledge of surgical supplies, equipment sterilization, and operating room protocols

Operating Room Technician Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operating room technician in Kansas?

You become an operating room technician in Kansas by completing an accredited surgical technology program, which typically awards a certificate or associate degree, and then earning your Certified Surgical Technologist credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Kansas does not have a state-specific license for surgical technologists, so the CST credential is the standard employers require. Many Kansas hospital systems and surgical centers treat the CST as a condition of hire.

Which companies hire operating room technicians in Kansas?

Companies currently hiring operating room technicians in Kansas include American Traveler, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, and Surgery Ventures, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's larger health systems, including those with multiple facilities across Wichita and the Kansas City metro, account for the bulk of ongoing surgical technologist openings in the state.

Which Kansas cities have the most operating room technician jobs?

The cities with the most operating room technician openings in Kansas are Overland Park, Wichita, and Manhattan. Wichita leads because it is home to the state's largest concentration of hospital systems and freestanding surgical centers, while the Kansas City metro benefits from its proximity to major academic medical centers and specialty surgical groups that routinely staff across the state line.

How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for an operating room technician trainee or surgical technology extern position while completing or just after finishing an accredited program. Large Kansas employers like The University of Kansas Health System and Stormont Vail Health offer clinical rotations and new-graduate hiring pipelines. Candidates who have worked as sterile processing technicians or surgical unit patient care technicians often transition into the role, and holding a completed CST exam registration, even before full certification, gives applicants a measurable edge.

Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Kansas employers. Search for roles that match your credentials and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit. No profile creation is required to see or apply to the listings.

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