DruryGo Surgical Technologist Internship-Mercy Hospital Springfield

In Partnership with DruryGo Springfield MO
Paid Benefits Eligible 21Week Accelerated Program

Mercy in partnership with DruryGo is offering a 21week 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
• Benefitseligible position
• Pay increase upon program completion and acceptance of ST role

Weeks 110 (Didactic):

• MonThurs 6:30 AM3:00 PM (Fridays off)
• Classroom lab shadowing scrubbing and case exposure
• Covers medical terminology anatomy & physiology sterile technique case studies and 175 surgical instruments

Weeks 1121 (Clinical):

• 10hour shifts 4 days/week
• Handson beginning Day 2
• Scrub multiple specialties
• Complete 125 surgical cases to meet NCCT requirements

• Application period ends: 10/31
• Inperson interviews begin: First full week of November
• Program start date: Mid to late January 2027

• 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 Faith Cochran 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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.