University of Missouri Health Care·Columbia, Missouri
The Surgical Technologist is responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and preparing necessary instrumentation for surgical cases. They collaborate with the surgical team to ensure seamless OR operations and provide exceptional patient care 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 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.
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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 High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
One (1) year of experience as a surgical technologist; or completion of an accredited surgical tech program, the MU Health Care Surgical Tech program, or military training may be substituted for the experience.
Training and experience in all areas of specialty and Trauma (Level I) call. 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 have one year of experience as a surgical technologist or completion of an accredited program. Certification such as CST, CORST, or TS-C is preferred.
Market context
In Missouri, surgical technologist roles are typically tied to ongoing operating room staffing needs in hospitals and surgical centers. These positions are competitive because employers often look for either prior OR experience or completion of an approved surgical technician program, plus a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your BLS status and OR experience before applying.
