Operating Room Technician Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Operating Room Technician jobs in St. Louis are concentrated in the Cortex Innovation Community, the Central West End medical corridor, and the BJC HealthCare campus in Forest Park Southeast, with strong demand across academic medical centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty hospitals. Employers hiring right now include BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and American Traveler. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Nursing Services
- Days
- Part-Time
- 112977
- STL1-R50
- $32.00 – $48.28 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Outpatient Surgery Center
- 3-10 hour shifts
- 3 ORs, 1 GI suite
- No call, weekends or holidays
- Pre/post or ICU experience preferred
- Bonus eligible
- Comprehensive benefit package
- The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
- This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
- The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
- Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Center for Advanced Medicine - South County is a new outpatient facility, jointly owned by Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, that is under construction in South St. Louis County. The building, scheduled to open in late spring 2016, is located near the Siteman Cancer Center at I-55 and Butler Hill Rd. This new, two-story, approximately 84,500 square foot outpatient facility will include outpatient surgery, imaging, lab, therapy, and Washington University physician subspecialty offices including the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Surgery, and OB/GYN. The surgery suite includes two operating rooms and two minor procedure rooms. Imaging services will include plain film, CT, MRI, and screening mammography.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
Responsibilities
- Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's
- Nursing
Experience
- No Experience
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing
Experience
- <2 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
- Outpatient Surgery Center
- 3-10 hour shifts
- 3 ORs, 1 GI suite
- No call, weekends or holidays
- Pre/post or ICU experience preferred
- Bonus eligible
- Comprehensive benefit package
- The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
- This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
- The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
- Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Center for Advanced Medicine - South County is a new outpatient facility, jointly owned by Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, that is under construction in South St. Louis County. The building, scheduled to open in late spring 2016, is located near the Siteman Cancer Center at I-55 and Butler Hill Rd. This new, two-story, approximately 84,500 square foot outpatient facility will include outpatient surgery, imaging, lab, therapy, and Washington University physician subspecialty offices including the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Surgery, and OB/GYN. The surgery suite includes two operating rooms and two minor procedure rooms. Imaging services will include plain film, CT, MRI, and screening mammography.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
Responsibilities
- Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's
- Nursing
Experience
- No Experience
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing
Experience
- <2 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Who's Hiring
- BJC HealthCare26

- Mercy11

- American Traveler10

- United Surgical Partners4

- Sodexo1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Operating Room Technician Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a operating room technician job in St. Louis?
St. Louis hires operating room technicians heavily through its academic medical centers, large hospital systems anchored in the Central West End and Forest Park Southeast, and a growing network of freestanding ambulatory surgery centers across the metro. Candidates who hold CST certification and have hands-on experience in a specific surgical specialty, such as orthopedics, cardiovascular, or robotics-assisted procedures, stand out in this market. Connecting directly with surgical services recruiters at the region's major health systems gives you the best edge locally.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in St. Louis?
Employers hiring operating room technicians in St. Louis right now include BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and American Traveler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The St. Louis market is anchored by large academic medical systems, faith-based hospital networks, and a rising number of specialty surgical centers serving the broader metro area.
Are there remote operating room technician jobs in St. Louis?
Remote work is rare for operating room technicians because the role requires direct, hands-on patient care in a sterile surgical environment. About 0% of operating room technician openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve surgical technology education, supply chain coordination, or instrument sterilization management rather than direct scrub duties.
How can I get a operating room technician job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is completing a surgical technology program at a local community college or vocational school and pursuing a clinical externship at one of the area's hospital systems or ambulatory surgery centers. Many St. Louis health systems hire graduates into surgical technician trainee or sterile processing technician roles that build the foundational OR skills needed to advance. Volunteering or working as an OR orderly or patient care technician within a surgical unit also opens doors to internal postings.
Which industries hire the most operating room technicians in St. Louis?
Most operating room technician openings in St. Louis sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. St. Louis's dense concentration of academic medical centers, specialty surgical hospitals, and outpatient surgery centers makes it one of the stronger Midwest markets for consistent hiring in this role.
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