Shift: Days, evening, weekend
Department: Operating room; University Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and Keene Street Medical Center
Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $34.74 per hour, based on experience

• Special Pay: Additional $2.50 per hour until 3/1/25

• Shift Differentials: Additional $2 per hour evenings/nights/weekends

• 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 diverse 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 a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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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

1. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
2. Assists with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists.
3. Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
4. Communicates effectively with patients, staff members and physicians.
5. Adheres to standards, including but not limited to: unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
6. Demonstrates appropriate and correct case preparation.
7. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment independently.
8. Applies basic knowledge of instrumentations to multiple surgical cases. Corrects deficiencies at the case level.
9. 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.
10. 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 National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Certified Operating Room Surgical Technician (CORST) certification by National Health Career 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 Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.