Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Mercy Hospital NWA

MHM Support Services; Arkansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team by handing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and coordinating with surgeons and circulators. You will prepare instruments, assist with case setup, and help manage room turnover while contributing to patient safety and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and OR staff, and requires a high school diploma or GED and enrollment/completion in a Surgical Technologist program.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion or enrollment in a Surgical Technologist Program per the National Board of Surgical Technology is required.
• English proficiency (written and spoken) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and OR team, anticipate needs to keep procedures running smoothly.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure team compliance for a safe environment.
• Prepare and troubleshoot instruments and equipment to keep the team focused on patient care.

Skills

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist Program enrollment/completion

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Performs the primary function of a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room. Maintains accountability for the provision of surgical instruments to the surgical team. Coordinates the care of the surgical patient with other team members. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Work closely with surgeons and the OR team, anticipating needs to keep each procedure running smoothly. Help maintain a safe environment by upholding sterile technique and ensuring team compliance. Prepare and troubleshoot instruments and equipment so the team can stay focused on patient care. Support daily workflow with room turnover, case setup, and planning for the next day’s schedule. Build strong communication and collaboration with physicians, circulators, and other OR partners. Manage instruments and supplies to keep each case organized and efficient. Use your technical expertise across a range of surgical specialties. Participate in evaluating new equipment and tools to improve patient care. Contribute to a surgical environment where safety, efficiency, and quality are top priorities.

Qualifications

Education: High-School Diploma or GED are required. The completion or enrollment in a Surgical Technologist Program per the National Board of Surgical Technology is required. You may be asked to provide proof of education.

Experience: +1 yrs. of surgical technology experience preferred.

Other: Must understand English both written and spoken, must be able to perform job-related functions safely and successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

About Mercy

Transforming the Health of Our Communities. Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.