Surgical Technologist University Hospital

Compensation:

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  Base Pay Range:

  
  
  
  
  • Surgery Tech: $23.66 - $37.37 per hour, based on experience
  
  
  
  
• Special Pay: Additional $2.50 per hour until 5/31/25
• Retention Rewards:Up to $15,000
  
  
  
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    Relocation Support:Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away

    
    
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    Retention Reward (Option 1):$2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

    
    
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    Student Loan Repayment (Option 2):$2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

    
    
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    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 multiple 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

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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  Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

  
  
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  Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

  
  
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  Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

  
  
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  Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

  
  
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  Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

  
  
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  See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

  
  

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.