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.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 73+ Operating Room Technician jobs
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a CVOR RN for an academic medical center requiring 1+ year of CVOR experience and MO or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Work in the CVOR at a research and academic medical center
- Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Call required, approximately 14 per month, split among CV staff and including weekend call
- Floating required to Vascular and General surgery units
- Patient ratio of 1:3
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; CNOR and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience required
- Level 1 trauma and Level 2 trauma experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Prior charge experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Vascular surgery skills preferred, including AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, EVAR, and TEVAR
- Cardiovascular surgery skills preferred, including CABG, TAVR, and VAD
- General surgery and endoscopic procedure experience preferred
- Experience with cell saver, electrosurgical units, and Steris equipment
- Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care across CVOR, vascular, cardiovascular, thoracic, and general surgery cases
- Support for trauma cases including gunshot/stab wounds and multi-injury trauma
- Work in a hybrid OR and general OR setting as needed
- Fit testing for respirator masks is required, and candidates must be clean-shaven to ensure a proper seal
- No medical or religious exemptions are accepted for fit testing requirements
- Candidates living within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and are not accepted for this position
- Travelers are not eligible to work beyond 1 year at this facility without taking a 6-month break
- First-time travelers may be considered as long as they meet the 1 year CVOR experience requirement
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a CVOR RN for an academic medical center requiring 1+ year of CVOR experience and MO or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Work in the CVOR at a research and academic medical center
- Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Call required, approximately 14 per month, split among CV staff and including weekend call
- Floating required to Vascular and General surgery units
- Patient ratio of 1:3
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; CNOR and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience required
- Level 1 trauma and Level 2 trauma experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Prior charge experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Vascular surgery skills preferred, including AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, EVAR, and TEVAR
- Cardiovascular surgery skills preferred, including CABG, TAVR, and VAD
- General surgery and endoscopic procedure experience preferred
- Experience with cell saver, electrosurgical units, and Steris equipment
- Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care across CVOR, vascular, cardiovascular, thoracic, and general surgery cases
- Support for trauma cases including gunshot/stab wounds and multi-injury trauma
- Work in a hybrid OR and general OR setting as needed
- Fit testing for respirator masks is required, and candidates must be clean-shaven to ensure a proper seal
- No medical or religious exemptions are accepted for fit testing requirements
- Candidates living within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and are not accepted for this position
- Travelers are not eligible to work beyond 1 year at this facility without taking a 6-month break
- First-time travelers may be considered as long as they meet the 1 year CVOR experience requirement
See All 73 Operating Room Technician Jobs in Missouri
Find roles in Missouri that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsOperating Room Technician Jobs by City in Missouri
Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Operating Room Technician Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BJC HealthCare13
- Mercy9
- American Traveler8
- St. Luke's Hospital (MO)4
- United Surgical Partners4
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 October 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 October 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.
See All 73 Operating Room Technician Jobs in Missouri
Find roles in Missouri that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs