Operating Room Technician Jobs in Missouri

Operating Room Technician jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where major health systems like SSM Health, BJC HealthCare, and Mercy Health maintain large surgical departments and consistent hiring. Demand is strongest for technicians experienced in orthopedic, cardiovascular, and general surgery, with openings at every level from entry-level surgical tech to lead OR technician. Missouri's growing ambulatory surgical center market has added a steady second track alongside traditional hospital settings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles69
Top employerBJC HealthCare
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring16
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Scrub Tech | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Scrub Tech | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Independence, Missouri
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$43.4 - $51.1/hr
1,001-5,000

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St. Luke's Hospital (MO)
Nurse Informaticist - Operating Room
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Nurse Informaticist - Operating Room
St. Luke's Hospital (MO)
Chesterfield, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing
1,001-5,000

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Mercy
RN Weekend - Operating Room
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RN Weekend - Operating Room
Mercy
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Mercy
Registered Nurse- Operating Room- Joplin
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Registered Nurse- Operating Room- Joplin
Mercy
Joplin, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification
10,000+

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Mercy
Surgical Technologist - Main Operating Room (FT)
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Surgical Technologist - Main Operating Room (FT)
Mercy
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Operating Room Technician Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
6 jobs
Chesterfield
5 jobs
Independence
4 jobs
Columbia
3 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
Cape Girardeau
3 jobs
Jefferson City
3 jobs
Joplin
2 jobs

Operating Room Technician Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • BJC HealthCare
    BJC HealthCare15
  • Mercy
    Mercy9
  • American Traveler
    American Traveler8
  • United Surgical Partners
    United Surgical Partners5
  • St. Luke's Hospital (MO)
    St. Luke's Hospital (MO)3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Missouri.

  • Active CST credential or Tech in Surgery certification recognized in Missouri
  • Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent military training
  • Demonstrated scrub experience across general and specialty surgical procedures
  • Current BLS certification required at time of hire
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift patients or equipment as needed
  • Strong sterile field technique and familiarity with surgical instrument sets

Operating Room Technician Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operating room technician in Missouri?

Missouri does not require a state-issued license to work as an operating room technician, but most employers require national certification. The most widely recognized credential is the Certified Surgical Technologist designation, awarded by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting after completing an accredited program and passing the national exam. Accredited programs are available at institutions such as St. Louis Community College and Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City.

Which companies hire operating room technicians in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring operating room technicians in Missouri include BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and American Traveler, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems, particularly those operating multiple surgical facilities across the Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas, account for the majority of consistent openings.

Which Missouri cities have the most operating room technician jobs?

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chesterfield have the most operating room technician openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City lead because both metros are home to large multi-hospital systems with high surgical volumes, while Springfield anchors hiring for the southwest region through Mercy and CoxHealth, which serve a wide rural catchment area.

Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technician work is inherently hands-on and performed inside a sterile surgical environment, making full remote work essentially impossible for the core role. About 0% of operating room technician openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those listings typically involve adjacent functions such as surgical instrument coordination, scheduling, or sterile processing management rather than direct scrub duties.

How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited surgical technology program and applying for a new-graduate position at a large Missouri health system. BJC HealthCare and Mercy Health both hire new-grad surgical technologists and offer structured OR orientation programs. Candidates coming from sterile processing, central supply, or certified nursing assistant roles have a practical advantage, and holding a CST exam eligibility letter at the time of application strengthens any entry-level application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty practices. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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