University of Missouri Health Care·Columbia, Missouri
The role involves preparing and maintaining sterile environments and supplies within the operating room to ensure patient safety. The technician supports the surgical team by anticipating needs and assisting in the care of patients from pre-op to post-op.
ABOUT THE JOB MU Healthcare is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented surgical technician who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to join our top-tier surgical team.
If you have a passion for delivering exceptional patient care, from pre-op to post-op, and excel at coordinating with teams to enhance surgical outcomes, we want to hear from you.
Ideal candidates will be proactive, highly organized, and committed to process improvement, ensuring seamless OR operations and optimal patient experiences.
Embark on a rewarding career with MU Healthcare where your skills and dedication drive surgical excellence!
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built.
At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives.
Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.
We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics.
Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
Assists with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists.
Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
Communicates effectively with patients, staff members and physicians.
Adheres to standards, including but not limited to: unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
Demonstrates appropriate and correct case preparation.
Establishes and maintains sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment independently.
Applies basic knowledge of instrumentations to multiple surgical cases.
Corrects deficiencies at the case level.
Performs technical duties involving care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms in order to provide a safe and effective environment.
Completes unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Certified Operating Room Surgical Technician (CORST) certification by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or Technician in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) certification by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must hold a valid certification as a Surgical Technologist from NBSTSA, NHA, or NCCT. The position requires the physical ability to move objects weighing over 20 lbs and a commitment to hospital safety standards.
Market context
In Missouri, PRN certified surgical technologist roles are often driven by hospital staffing needs and procedure volume, so openings can move quickly when facilities need flexible coverage. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for current NBSTSA, NHA, or NCCT certification, comfort with safety standards, and the physical ability to handle equipment over 20 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification details and availability before applying.
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