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Find your calling at Mercy! Performs related duties as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details: Surgical Technologist Internship / Externship
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy! Performs related duties as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details
Surgical Technologist Internship / Externship
In Partnership with DruryGo | Springfield, MO
Paid
Benefits Eligible
21‑Week Accelerated Program
Mercy, in partnership with DruryGo , is offering a 21‑week paid Surgical Technologist Internship/Externship designed to prepare participants for NCCT Surgical Technologist certification and a career in the operating room.
Program Highlights
Paid program: $16/hour during training
All costs covered (tuition, materials, NCCT exam – first attempt)
Certification ready: NCCT exam taken at end of didactic phase
Benefits‑eligible position
Pay increase upon program completion and acceptance of ST role
Program Structure
Weeks 1–10 (Didactic)
Mon–Thurs, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM (Fridays off)
Classroom, lab, shadowing, scrubbing, and case exposure
Covers medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, sterile technique, case studies, and 175+ surgical instruments
Weeks 11–21 (Clinical)
10‑hour shifts, 4 days/week
Hands‑on beginning Day 2
Scrub multiple specialties
Complete 125 surgical cases to meet NCCT requirements
Important Dates
Application period ends: 10/31
In‑person interviews begin: First full week of November
Program start date: Mid to late January 2027
Cohort & Timing
5-6 students per cohort
January start date
Application Requirements
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Internal candidates must also provide leader feedback
Completion of 8 hours of OR shadowing prior to second interview
Contact Faith Cochran to schedule at
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
Who can apply
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