OB Surgical Technologist (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join the obstetrics team in Missouri. High school diploma or GED required, CST certification mandatory, and program completion expected.

You will provide patient care support, assist in the OR, and collaborate with nursing and medical staff to ensure efficient unit operations. The role involves clerical tasks, maintaining records, phlebotomy, specimen transport, and assisting with newborn and postpartum care.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• Complete Surgical Technologist program is required.
• CST certification is required with no gaps.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• English written and spoken proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Support OB patient care under nursing/medical staff direction.
• Provide clerical support and surgical assistance as needed.
• Maintain patient records, supply levels, and transport tasks.
• Assist with ADLs, phlebotomy, specimen transport, and related duties.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care support

English proficiency

Adaptability

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist Program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Maintenance of CST certification

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.

Job Description

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.

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.