SSA - Surgical Services Assistant

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support surgical teams in the Oklahoma City facility. The role involves direct patient care, assisting nurses and surgeons, and maintaining operating room readiness for 12-hour day shifts.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, CPR/BLS certification, and preferred experience in acute care settings. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within the surgical services team.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Education: Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course.
• Preferred Experience: Previous Nurse aide and/or phlebotomy experience in acute care setting.
• Certifications: BLS certified. Required certification must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgery personnel in providing nursing care and surgical services to patients in the operating room area.
• Support daily patient care tasks and ensure readiness of surgical supplies and room for procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Terminology Course

Job description

Position Details

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

Location: Surgery Center at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City (W Memorial Rd)

Shift: Full Time, 36 hours/week

Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts (7a-7p)

Overview

Under direct supervision completes tasks, according to skill level, to assist surgery personnel in providing nursing care and surgical services to patients in the operating room area.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Education: Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course.
• Preferred Experience: Previous Nurse aide and/or phlebotomy experience in acute care setting.
• Certifications: BLS certified. Required certification must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.

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.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.

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