Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek .

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek

Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to 120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to $4,000 Relocation bonus

$1.00 Certification pay

Clinical Ladder up to $4,000

Job Summary

A member of the healthcare team who functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs a variety of technical and supportive functions to assist with the care of the patient throughout their perioperative phase of hospitalization utilizing hospital/departmental standards, policies, protocols and procedures.

Job Requirements

Education

Required: Graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or 5 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Required: Credentialed by the ABSA or CAAHED as a certified first assistant/certified surgical technologist or certified surgical assistant having graduated from an accredited program en route to certification with proof of eligibility to take exam for certification

Experience

Required: Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist for 36 months before First Assistant Program.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams

Strong analytical/problem solving skills

Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Able to work in a fast paced environment

Ability to maintain personal effectiveness while dealing with various personalities, skill levels, and rapidly changing situations

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment