Surgical Technologist UH; Pediatric Service

MU Health Care; Asheville (MO, NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated surgical technician to join a collaborative surgical team. This role involves ensuring exceptional patient care from pre-op to post-op, enhancing surgical outcomes through effective communication and coordination. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a commitment to improving operational processes. Join a rewarding career where your expertise directly impacts patient experiences and surgical excellence in a top-tier medical facility.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid leave and time off

Tuition assistance for employees and family

Retirement options with matching

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a surgical technologist required.
• Completion of an accredited surgical tech program or military training may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain a sterile environment.
• Assist in teaching new technologists and communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Surgical Technologist Experience

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Sterile Field Maintenance

Education

Accredited Surgical Tech Program

Military Training

Job description

Shift:Monday-Friday, 4 ten hour shifts, 6:30am-5pm, rotating call and holidaysDepartment: Operating Room University Hospital; Pediatric experience required*Compensation:

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  Base Pay Range:

  
  
  
  
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    Surgery Tech: $23.66 - $37.37 per hour, based on experience

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Special Pay:Additional $2.50 per hour until 5/31/25

  
  


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  Shift Differentials:Additional $2 per hour evenings/nights/weekends

  
  


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  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 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. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.


2. Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists; Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members.


3. Communicate effectively with patients, staff members, and physicians; Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.


4. Competent at the unit level.


5. Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation.


6. Establish and maintain a sterile field and ensure the team maintains a sterile environment independently. Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to several cases. Correct any deficiencies at the case level.


7. Perform technical duties involving care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms to provide a safe and effective environment.


8. May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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  One (1) year of experience as a surgical technologist. Completion of an accredited surgical tech program, the MU Health Care Surgical Tech program, or military training may be substituted.

  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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  Training and experience in all areas of specialty and Trauma (Level I) call.

  
  


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  Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.