ST - Surgical Technologist - OR - Full Time (11am-9:30pm)

MHM Support Services; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance toward nursing

Dependent Care FSA $100/mo

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match

Competitive salary

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room. This full-time position (40 hours/week) offers a mid shift from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm with limited call.

Applicants should be prepared to maintain sterile technique, assist the surgical team, and ensure instrument and room readiness. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred CST certification and BLS. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Surgical Technologist certification preferred; BLS required.
• Surgical Technology experience required; OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate surgeon and team needs while maintaining sterile technique and patient comfort.
• Assist surgeons in a knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain instruments and equipment using procedure cards.
• Inspect instruments and power equipment before use; report faulty equipment.
• Complete room turnover and ensure proper specimen handling per policy.
• Communicate delays or early completions to ensure efficient room utilization.

Skills

Sterile technique

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Proof of education may be required

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

• ST - Surgical Technologist
• Hospital: Mercy Hospital Washington
• Department: Operating Room
• Status: Full Time (40 hours/week)-4 days/10 hours
• Shift: Mid Shift - 11am-9:30pm (Limited call requirement)

Why Choose Mercy?

• Career Growth: Educational assistance toward nursing degrees
• Dependent Care Support: $100 monthly Dependent Care FSA contribution (eligible employees)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with employer match starting day one
• Competitive salary

Position Summary

The Surgical Technologist performs the primary role of supporting surgical procedures in the Operating Room. This position is accountable for preparing and maintaining surgical instruments, supporting the surgical team, and coordinating patient care while maintaining confidentiality, patient rights, and sterile technique. All duties are carried out in alignment with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical & Clinical Support

• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and operative team while maintaining sterile technique and patient comfort
• Assist surgeons in a knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous manner
• Prepare, organize, and maintain instruments and equipment using procedure preference cards
• Participate in updating surgeon preference cards as needed
• Inspect instruments and power equipment before use; troubleshoot, report, and remove faulty equipment from service
• Perform or assist with sterile preps and monitor aseptic technique throughout procedures
• Immediately recognize, report, and correct breaks in sterile technique
• Control and manage contaminated instruments and supplies appropriately

Equipment & Room Preparation

• Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for efficient surgical procedures
• Perform point-of-use cleaning during procedures per policy
• Handle unused supplies following established guidelines
• Complete room turnover and termination tasks per department procedures

Communication & Teamwork

• Anticipate surgeon needs and communicate proactively with the circulator
• Recognize and report emergency situations promptly
• Confirm correct specimens and disposition with the circulator under physician direction
• Communicate procedure delays or early completions to ensure efficient room utilization
• Report instrument and equipment issues and identify repair needsUtilize downtime effectively by restocking rooms, planning for upcoming cases, and assisting team members
• Demonstrate flexibility with assignments, workload, and scheduling changes

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Proof of education may be required

Licensure / Certification

• Surgical Technologist certification preferred
• Non-certified applicants may be considered with acceptable surgical technology experience
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Experience

• Surgical Technology experience required for non-certified applicants
• Operating Room experiences preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English
• Must be able to safely and successfully perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws

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.

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.