Surgical Technologist MOI

Shift

• Monday-Friday, 3-10 hour shifts, 6:30am-5pm, rotating call and holidays
• Department:
• Operating
• Room
• MOI
• Compensation:
• Base
• Pay
• Range: $25.32 to $39.99 per hour, based on experience
• Special
• Pay: Additional $2.50 per hour until
• June 27, 2026
• Retention
• Rewards: Up to $15,000
• Relocation
• Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
• Retention
• Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Student
• Loan
• Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request. 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 multiple 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 At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. 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 multiple 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. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more See a comprehensive list of benefits here. 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 One (1) year of experience as a surgical technologist. Completion of an accredited surgical tech program, the MU Health Care Surgical Tech program, or military training may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), (OR) Certified Operating Room Surgical Technician (CORST) certification by the 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. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, as well as holidays and work during inclement weather, will be required. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn, and innovate.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.