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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 • 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
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
- Application period ends: June 26
- In‑person interviews begin: First full week of July
- Program start date: August 17
- 10–12 students per cohort
- Program runs each Fall
- 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 Faith.Cochran@Mercy.net
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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