Surgical Technologist II Cert

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our perioperative team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist with patient care throughout the operative period and help maintain sterile technique and equipment readiness.

Ideal candidates have either graduation from a Surgical Technology program or 5 years of hands-on experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support fast-paced surgical environments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care throughout the perioperative phase under RN supervision.
• Perform technical and supportive tasks per hospital standards and policies.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Education

Graduate from Surgical Technology program

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1056 Operating Room SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:6:30AM - 5:00 PMWork 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, 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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: N/A