Surgical Support Tech - Win From Within

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy St Louis Hospital - Main Operating Room is seeking a Surgical Support Technician to assist in individualized patient care under the perioperative leader. You will work as part of a team, performing designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

This role requires a high school diploma, and BLS certification; CNA may be required by location. No prior experience required, though one year of hospital-based clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be required per location of employment.
• One-year clinical experience within a hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under perioperative leadership.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team.
• Utilize unit specific technology to perform daily tasks and maintain communications.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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:

Mercy St Louis Hospital - Main Operating Room

Win From Within Program, Surgical Support Technician

Mercy will pay up to $10,000 per year (up to 3 years) for eligible expenses, paid directly to the select school. Funding will be considered for an approved Surgical Technologist Program.

• Must be enrolled at an eligible ST school and be a Mercy caregiver for at least 3 months.
• Work in a clinical role for at least 16 hours per pay period and remain free of any written disciplinary actions
• Sign a contract that states student will remain at the same Mercy facility for 1-3 years post-graduation, depending on years of school paid.

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

None required. One-year clinical experience within a hospital preferred.

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.