DruryGo Surgical Technologist Internship-Mercy Hospital Springfield

In Partnership with Drury Go |
Springfield, MO
Paid
• Benefits Eligible
• 21‑Week Accelerated Program

Mercy, in partnership with Drury Go
, 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.

• 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:
  10/31
• Program start date:
  Monday, February 1st

• 5-6 students per cohort
• January start date

• 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

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.