Surgical Services Assistant - OR (FT, Days)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a dedicated Surgical Services Assistant to support the operating room team under supervision. You will assist surgery personnel with nursing care and surgical services, including positioning, instrument handling, and retractor support.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a medical terminology course or enrollment in a surgical tech program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of medical terminology course or enrollment in surgical tech program preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• Must understand English both written and spoken.
• Position requires physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgery personnel in providing nursing care and surgical services to patients in the operating room area.
• Support retractor holders, instrument handling, and assist with laparoscopic setup as assigned.
• Stand for prolonged periods and wear surgical PPE (mask, gown, etc.) as required.
• Follow supervision and contribute to patient safety and operational efficiency in the OR.

Skills

CNA experience

PCT experience

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical terminology course or surgical tech program enrollment

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Position Details

Surgical Services Assistant

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Operating Room

Status: Full-Time - 40 hours/week

Shift: 8 Hour Days (Mon-Fri) May include additional call after hours/weekends

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous CNA, PCA, PCT, or scrub experience preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Successful completion of medical terminology course or enrollment in surgical tech program preferred.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• Other: Must understand English both written and spoken, must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law. Physical requirements/demands:
• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Important note: Candidates for this role must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, be comfortable wearing surgical PPE including mask, gown, etc. in order to hold retractors, operate laparoscopic cameras, and other surgical assisting duties as assigned while being scrubbed into surgical cases.

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.

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