Surgical Support Associate PRN/As Needed

Mercy Co; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Co is hiring a patient care assistant under the direction of the perioperative leader to support individualized patient care and safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to infection prevention, and performing designated clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to care.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; BLS certification is required or obtained within 90 days; CNA may be required per location.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• CNA certification may be required per location of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the perioperative leader.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively with team to achieve group goals and maintain safety and infection prevention standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Infection control

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred per location

BLS certification

Tools

BLS certification

Rover system

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.

Position Details:

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferred Education: Experience: None required. Licensure: None required. Certifications: BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be required per location of employment. Other: Minimum Physical Requirements 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

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.

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.