Surgical Support Tech — Fast-Paced OR Team + Mercy Benefits

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition support

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Surgical Support Technician to assist in the surgical services department, ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment. You will support room and equipment prep, transport patients and supplies, maintain cleanliness, and help with daily operations in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and surgical technologists.

The role emphasizes teamwork, infection prevention, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to contribute to positive surgical

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to changing patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient transport to and from surgical and procedural areas while maintaining patient dignity, safety, and comfort.
• Prepares operating rooms and procedure areas for scheduled cases.
• Assists with positioning equipment, stretchers, beds, and specialty devices as directed.
• Ensures necessary supplies, equipment, and instrumentation are available and delivered to designated areas.
• Responds promptly to requests from surgical staff to support efficient patient care and case flow.
• Assists with turnover of operating rooms between procedures according to established protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Infection control knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Surgical Support Technician to assist in the surgical services department, ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment. You will support room and equipment prep, transport patients and supplies, maintain cleanliness, and help with daily operations in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and surgical technologists.

The role emphasizes teamwork, infection prevention, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to contribute to positive surgical