Surgical Technologist MOI

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

85d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented surgical technician to join their top-tier surgical team. The role involves delivering exceptional patient care from pre-op to post-op, coordinating with multiple teams to enhance surgical outcomes, and ensuring seamless OR operations and optimal patient experiences. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and committed to process improvement.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed