DruryGo Surgical Technologist Internship-Mercy Hospital Springfield

Find your calling at Mercy! Performs related duties as assigned. Performs duties andresponsibilities 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 * 21Week Accelerated Program

Mercy, in partnership with DruryGo , is offering a 21week 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
• Benefitseligible 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):

• 10hour shifts, 4 days/week
• Handson beginning Day 2
• Scrub multiple specialties
• Complete 125 surgical cases to meet NCCT requirements

Important Dates

• Application period ends: June 26
• Inperson interviews begin: First full week of July
• Program start date: August 17

Cohort & Timing

• 10-12 students per cohort
• Program runs each Fall

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 View email address on click.appcast.io

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.