Surgical Support Technician

Mercy; Arkansas; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a perioperative support role to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of the perioperative leader. The position emphasizes teamwork and patient wellness, with responsibilities for clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to safe care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS (or ability to obtain within 90 days), and potential CNA requirements by location. Prior hospital experience is preferred but not required; physical demands include lifting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CNA may be required per location of employment.
• One-year hospital experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the perioperative leader.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Work cooperatively with the team to achieve patient wellness and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Clinical procedures

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:

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.

• Required Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Preferred Education:

• Experience:

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

• 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

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.