Surgical Technologist Jobs in Missouri
Surgical Technologist jobs in Missouri are concentrated in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty surgical practices, with steady demand at every level from new graduates to experienced first scrub techs. The largest hiring volumes are in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where major systems like BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and Mercy Health maintain busy surgical programs. The most consistent openings are in orthopedic, cardiovascular, and general surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department: Labor and Delivery University Hospital
Facility: University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation:
- Base Pay Range: $25.32 to $39.99 per hour, based on experience
- Special Pay: Additional $1.88 per hour until January 2, 2027
- Shift Differentials: Additional $2 per hour evenings/nights/weekends
- Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
- 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
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven 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.
Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
- See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
- Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists; Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
- 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.
- Competent at the unit level.
- Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation.
- 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.
- 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.
- May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- One (1) year of experience as a surgical technologist; or completion of an accredited surgical tech program, the MU Health Care Surgical Tech program, or military training may be substituted for the experience. Use bullet points for each new requirement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Training and experience in all areas of specialty and Trauma (Level I) call.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Department: Labor and Delivery University Hospital
Facility: University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation:
- Base Pay Range: $25.32 to $39.99 per hour, based on experience
- Special Pay: Additional $1.88 per hour until January 2, 2027
- Shift Differentials: Additional $2 per hour evenings/nights/weekends
- Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
- 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
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven 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.
Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
- See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
- Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists; Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
- 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.
- Competent at the unit level.
- Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation.
- 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.
- 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.
- May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- One (1) year of experience as a surgical technologist; or completion of an accredited surgical tech program, the MU Health Care Surgical Tech program, or military training may be substituted for the experience. Use bullet points for each new requirement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Training and experience in all areas of specialty and Trauma (Level I) call.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Surgical Technologist Job Market in Missouri
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Who's Hiring
- Mercy16
- SSM Health8
- United Surgical Partners6
- CoxHealth4
- Saint Luke's4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in surgical technologist jobs across Missouri.
- Certification through NBSTSA (CST) or NCCT (Tech in Surgery) required or strongly preferred
- Completion of an accredited surgical technology program recognized by CAAHEP or ABHES
- Demonstrated experience or clinical rotation hours in sterile field and instrument handling
- Ability to scrub and circulate across general and specialty surgical procedures
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required at hire
- Familiarity with electronic health record documentation used in Missouri surgical settings
Surgical Technologist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a surgical technologist in Missouri?
Missouri does not require a state-issued license to practice as a surgical technologist, but most Missouri hospitals and surgical centers require national certification. The standard path is completing an accredited surgical technology program through a Missouri community college or hospital-based school, then passing the Certified Surgical Technologist exam administered by the NBSTSA. Graduates may also pursue the NCCT's Tech in Surgery certification. Employers in St. Louis and Kansas City routinely list one of these credentials as a condition of hire.
How much do surgical technologists make in Missouri?
Surgical technologists in Missouri earn a median of about $61,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,930 for the lowest 10% to over $78,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire surgical technologists in Missouri?
Employers hiring surgical technologists in Missouri right now include Mercy, SSM Health, and United Surgical Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's largest integrated health systems, including BJC HealthCare and Mercy Health, are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings across the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most surgical technologist jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield account for the largest share of surgical technologist openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its dense concentration of academic medical centers and large health systems, while Kansas City's growth in specialty surgery and outpatient centers drives strong demand, and Springfield serves as the regional anchor for Mercy Health's extensive surgical programs in southwest Missouri.
Are there remote surgical technologist jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Surgical technology is a hands-on, sterile-field role performed in operating rooms and procedural suites, so remote work is not a realistic option for most positions. About 0% of surgical technologist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those exceptions typically involve scheduling coordination, surgical technology education, or vendor-facing clinical support roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a surgical technologist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate or student-to-staff programs at Missouri's larger health systems. BJC HealthCare and Mercy Health both bring on new graduates from accredited programs into supervised roles within their operating room teams. Candidates who have completed clinical rotations at a Missouri facility often have an advantage when applying there after graduation. Surgical technologist assistant, sterile processing technician, and certified nursing assistant roles at hospital systems can also serve as lateral entry points that build familiarity with OR environments before transitioning to a scrub tech position.
Where can I find and apply to surgical technologist jobs in Missouri?
Migrate Mate lists current surgical technologist openings in Missouri across hospital systems, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty practices. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them. No sign-up is required to search and apply.
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