Surgical Technician Jobs in Missouri

A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.

For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED equivalent required Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS Certified Surgical Technician (...

Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, CVOR

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 24 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 24 days ago

Work Environment: Work in hospitals or specialized cardiovascular operating rooms equipped with advanced surgical technology....

Local Allied-Surgical Tech, CVOR

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 25 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 25 days ago

Work Environment: Work in hospitals or specialized cardiovascular operating rooms equipped with advanced surgical technology....

Surgical Technologist III

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 17 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 17 days ago

What qualifications you will need: Graduate of an accredited school of Certified Operating Room Technicians (CORT) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and...

Surgical Technologist III CVOR

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 18 days ago

What qualifications you will need: Graduate of an accredited school of Certified Operating Room Technicians (CORT) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and...

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2120/wk

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 18 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 18 days ago

Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant....

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2040/wk

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 25 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 25 days ago

Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant....

Surgical Technologist II WEP

  • Independence, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 13 days ago

What Qualifications You Will Need: Graduate of an accredited school of Certified Operating Room Technicians (CORT) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and...

Surgical Tech Opportunities at St. Mary's Jefferson City

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 6 days ago

Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures....

Surgical Technologist

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 90+ days ago

Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Or Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Or National Registered...

Surgical Technologist Outpatient Surgery Center

  • Bridgeton, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Bridgeton, MO
  • 13 days ago

technician program preferred....

Surgical Tech Internal Travel Program

  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 13 days ago

Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures....

Surgical Tech

  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 13 days ago

Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures....

Surgical Technologist CVOR

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 13 days ago

Sets up Operating Room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x-rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures....

Surg Tech - Surgical - Must Be CST or NBTSA Certified

  • Columbia, MO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 7 hours ago

Minimum Requirements include: 1 year of recent Surg Tech experienceCurrent Surg Tech certification within the state of practiceCurrent CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or NBTSA (National Board...

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Surgical Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Surgical Leadership
It used to be that surgeons rose within their organizations almost entirely on their technical skills. However, in todaysmore complex health care institutions, leadership, management and business...
Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic
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Orthopedics Surgical Technology
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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in Missouri

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Missouri offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.2%
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
17.5%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technicians in Missouri
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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