Surgical Tech - FA

Facility:

Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1326 Operating Room Meyer

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.​
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates 

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus  
• Up to 120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off  
• Up to $4,000 Relocation bonus  
• $1.00 Certification pay  
• Clinical Ladder up to $4,000 

Job Summary

A member of the healthcare team who functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs a variety of technical and supportive functions to assist with the care of the patient throughout their perioperative phase of hospitalization utilizing hospital/departmental standards, policies, protocols and procedures.

Job Requirements

Education

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• Required: Graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or 5 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Required: Credentialed by the ABSA or CAAHED as a certified first assistant/certified surgical technologist or certified surgical assistant having graduated from an accredited program en route to certification with proof of eligibility to take exam for certification

Experience

• Required: Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist for 36 months before First Assistant Program. 

Skills

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to maintain personal effectiveness while dealing with various personalities, skill levels, and rapidly changing situations

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment◦ Education ▪ Required: Graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or 5 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist. ▪ Required: Credentialed by the ABSA or CAAHED as a certified first assistant/certified surgical technologist or certified surgical assistant having graduated from an accredited program en route to certification with proof of eligibility to take exam for certification ◦ Experience ▪ Required: Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist for 36 months before First Assistant Program.  ◦ Skills ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams ▪ Strong analytical/problem solving skills ▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment ▪ Able to work in a fast paced environment ▪ Ability to maintain personal effectiveness while dealing with various personalities, skill levels, and rapidly changing situations ◦ Licensure/Certification/Registration ▪ Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment