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L.E. Cox Medical Centers

Surgical Services Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$45,084 / year median in Missouri

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Facility:

CoxHealth South:

3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1056

Operating Room South Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

10:30 PM - 7:00

AM Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America) 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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits |

CoxHealth Job Description:

The Surgical Services Assistant is a member of the healthcare team who performs a variety of technical and supportive duties to assist the surgical team during the patient's perioperative phase of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience:

Preferred :

Previous hospital and/or medical experience

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Exhibits valuable time management skills Strong analytical/problem solving skills Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required:

N/A