OB Surgical Technologist (Non-Exempt)

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join the obstetric care team in Springfield, MO. You will assist in operating room procedures, provide patient care, and support nursing staff throughout the patient journey from admission to discharge.

The role requires CST certification, BLS, and completion of a Surgical Technologist program, with flexibility for new graduates and experienced technologists alike. English proficiency and adherence to Mercy standards are essential.

Qualifications

• High-School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist Program required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• English proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and clerical support for OB patients.
• Assist in surgical procedures and external patient care tasks.
• Maintain patient records, bed control, and turnover.
• Transport specimens and patients as needed; phlebotomy duties.
• Support nursing team and newborn/postpartum patients as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

ADLs assistance

Clinical support

English proficiency

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Maintains professional accountability and technical support for provision of patient care for the OB patient's 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 with ADLs to 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 is required. 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: 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 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.