Surgical Technologist Labor & Delivery

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

2d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented surgical technologist to join its Labor and Delivery team at University Hospital. The role supports safe, effective operating-room operations and exceptional patient care by preparing for cases, anticipating the surgical team’s needs, maintaining sterile conditions, and caring for sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment. The position calls for effective collaboration with patients, staff, and physicians, adherence to hospital and unit policies and regulatory standards, and a commitment to patient safety and process improvement. The technologist may also help teach and serve as a role model for newly hired and student technologists.

This is an on-site position with a Monday-through-Wednesday schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The role is based in the Labor and Delivery department at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The listed base pay range is $25.32 to $39.99 per hour, based on experience. Additional compensation may include a temporary $1.88-per-hour special pay through January 2, 2027, shift differentials, and retention rewards. Relocation support and retention or student-loan repayment options may also be available; details are provided during the HR interview.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• One year of experience as a surgical technologist, or completion of an accredited surgical technology program, the MU Health Care Surgical Tech program, or military training in place of that experience.

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience in all areas of specialty and Level I Trauma call.
• Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Assist with teaching newly hired and student technologists and serve as a role model to new employees and other staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff members, and physicians.
• Follow unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
• Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation.
• Establish and independently maintain a sterile field and ensure the team maintains a sterile environment; apply basic instrumentation knowledge across several cases and correct deficiencies at the case level.
• Perform technical duties involving the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment in operating rooms.
• Complete unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents, as applicable.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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.
• Potential retention rewards of up to $15,000.
• Relocation support of an additional $5,000 for eligible employees moving from more than 50 miles away.
• Retention reward option of $2,000 per year for up to five years, totaling up to $10,000.
• Student loan repayment option of $2,000 per year for up to five years, totaling up to $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED