The Surgical Technologist performs technical and supportive functions to assist the healthcare team during the perioperative phase of patient care. They work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or possess 5 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
professional certificateTeamworkMulti-taskingCommunication skillsFast-paced environmentProblem solvingAnalytical skillsTechnical supportPerioperative careSurgical technology
Job description
Facility
CoxHealth
South: 3801 S National
Ave,
Springfield,
Missouri,
United
States of
America, 65807
Department: 1056
Operating
Room
South
Scheduled
Weekly
Hours: 40
Hours: 8:30PM-7:00AM
Work
Shift: Night 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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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Job Description
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.Education:
Required: Graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or 5 years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist Experience:
Preferred: Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist 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:
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