<p>A Surgical Technologist opportunity is open in Manhattan, Kansas, supporting an acute care operating room environment. This is a hands-on scrub tech role with flexible shift options and a competitive hourly pay range that rewards experienced candidates. Manhattan offers a welcoming mid-sized community with strong quality of life — an appealing destination for allied health professionals seeking stability and lifestyle balance in the Midwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $28–$48 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Flexible shift structures available: 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty focus: Operating Room — full scrub technologist responsibilities in an acute care surgical setting</li> <li>Facility type: Acute care hospital in Manhattan, KS</li> <li>Shift flexibility accommodates a range of scheduling preferences: 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift options</li> <li>Immediate opening — position is available now</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current and valid certification through NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) or NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of surgical technologist experience in an operating room setting</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Must be able to satisfy a criminal background check as required by state law for this type of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Manhattan, Kansas — home to Kansas State University — is a vibrant, affordable mid-sized city set along the Kansas River in the Flint Hills region. The area offers a strong sense of community, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation including Tuttle Creek State Park and the scenic Konza Prairie, and a cost of living well below national averages. Kansas City is approximately two hours to the east, providing easy access to major-city amenities while enjoying the pace and affordability of a college town.</p>