DruryGo Surgical Technologist Internship-Mercy Hospital Springfield

Location: 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 • 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 [email protected]

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.