OB Surgical Technologist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a certified surgical technologist (CST) to support OB patients in a fast-paced unit. You will assist in surgical procedures and provide non-clinical support while helping with file handling, bed control, and specimen transport.

The role requires a CST certification, BLS, a high school diploma or GED, and proficient English. Join a compassionate Mercy team focused on patient-centered obstetric care and safety.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED required; CST program completion and certification maintained.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• Must understand English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support for OB patients under supervision.
• Assist in surgical procedures and related tasks; provide non-clinical support.
• Maintain patient records, bed control, turnover, and registration; ensure supplies.
• Perform phlebotomy and transport of specimens; assist with newborn ADL care.

Skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Patient care support

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

CST certification program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Maintains professional accountability and technical support for provision of patient care for the OB patients experience.Under the direction of Nursing and Medical Staff, provide a wide variety of duties related to patient care, clerical support and surgical assistance. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team and recognizes the importance of unit goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient and the success of the unit. May assist in operational support tasks including maintenance of patient records, bed control and turnover, patient registration, charge capture, ensuring adequate supplies, phlebotomy, transport of specimens, patient transport, obtain blood glucose, Birth Certificate entry, and other duties as assigned. Support the nursing team and patients by providing supportive care and assistance withADL'sto newborns, childbearing and postpartum patients, pediatric patients, and others as assigned. Maintains calm and works efficiently and effectively through obstetrical emergencies, as part of the team. May be required to take call. All duties are performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Education:High-School Diploma or GED arerequired. This is a certified technologist (CST) position. The Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program per the National Board of Surgical Technology is required. Maintain Certification without gaps. You may be asked to provide proof of education. Licensure:None. Certifications:American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required. Experience:New graduate up to experienced surgical technologist experience. Other:Must understand English both written and spoken, must be able toperform 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.