Travel Surgical Tech in Springfield, MO

Why Join Us Work within a high-acuity OR environment that includes a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center, a Level 2 Stroke Center, and a robust surgical suite featuring Main OR, ASC, and Ortho rooms with a 1:1 patient ratio. Demonstrate technical skills related to creating and maintaining a sterile field, performing instrument, sponge, and sharp counts, and assisting other OR staff per patient safety and direct patient care policies.

Job Title

Travel: OR Surgical Technologist – Days (4x10)

Location

Springfield, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Days, 4x10 shifts scheduled between 07:00–19:00 | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the surgeon and the circulating Registered Nurse, consistent with established standards of practice and the Employee Code of Conduct
• Efficiently set up surgical cases across multiple specialty disciplines, providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs and surgeon preference
• Demonstrate technical skills related to creating and maintaining a sterile field, performing instrument, sponge, and sharp counts, and assisting other OR staff per patient safety and direct patient care policies
• Operate and work alongside advanced surgical equipment including the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
• Function as a resource person for newly hired Surgical Technicians and students from visiting Surgical Technology programs
• May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, or days of the week according to patient requirements, including on-call shifts and weekend hours as required by the facility

Required Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience in a hospital setting
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Must be able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift; ability to lift and push patients on stretchers as well as equipment and instrument sets
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional high-stress situations and adhere strictly to Universal Precautions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CORST (Certified Operating Room Surgical Technologist) licensure preferred
• Level 1 trauma experience with multiple years of OR experience
• Familiarity with a broad range of surgical procedures, instruments, sets, and equipment
• Highly motivated, self-starting personality with the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic surgical environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-acuity OR environment that includes a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center, a Level 2 Stroke Center, and a robust surgical suite featuring Main OR, ASC, and Ortho rooms with a 1:1 patient ratio
• Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with diverse dining, local breweries, cultural attractions, and outdoor experiences — a great home base for your travel assignment