DruryGo Surgical Technologist Intern

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 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 • Program start date: Monday, February 1st 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 Aaron Tribby to schedule at Aaron.

Tribby@Mercy.net 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.