Surgical Support Advanced Technician - Mid Shift

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St Louis Anesthesia seeks a Surgical Support Advanced Technician for a full-time 1:00 PM–9:30 PM shift. The role supports perioperative care, follows safety and infection control procedures, and works within a caring, collaborative team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of clinical hospital experience; BLS is required or obtainable within 90 days of hire. CNA may be required depending on location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of clinical hospital experience preferred; OR experience may be required by location.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under perioperative leadership.
• Follow safety, confidentiality, and patient rights regulations.
• Demonstrate infection prevention practices and safe patient handling.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance patient care.
• Utilize unit technology for daily tasks and communication.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the perioperative leader, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Mercy Hospital St Louis - Anesthesia

Position Details

• Surgical Support Advanced Technician, FT - 1pm-9:30pm
• Required Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience:
  • One-year clinical experience within a hospital may be required per location of employment. One year OR experience preferred.
• Certifications:
  • BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be required per location of employment.
• Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.
• Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment: ex: Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; Unit/Departmental Specific Policies; Safe Patient Handling
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care.

Safety/Risk Management

• Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.
• Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment: ex: Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; Unit/Departmental Specific Policies; Safe Patient Handling
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care.

Technology

• Utilizes unit specific technology to perform daily tasks and maintain appropriate communications (ex: computer, pagers, zone phones, Rover, etc.).

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.