Surgical Tech - PRN - Mercy Jefferson

MHM Support Services; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a Surgical Technologist (PRN) to support the perioperative team in a high-acuity operating room. You will prepare the OR, maintain sterile technique, and assist with instruments and room turnover.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nurses to ensure safe patient care, proper positioning, and efficient procedures. Minimum high school diploma; BLS required; postsecondary certificate or degree preferred; non-licensed

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• Non-licensed/certified candidates may be considered.
• 24-Hour-Opportunity locations may consider non-experienced perioperative candidates.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Must understand English both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Technologists are responsible for preparing the operating room for procedures, ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile, functional, and available.
• They maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, and provide support throughout the procedure.
• Responsibilities also include assembling and organizing sterile fields, handling instruments and specimens, assisting with room turnover, and contributing to safe patient positioning and care throughout the operative process.
• The OR environment requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain focused under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

Postsecondary certificate or associate degree in Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology Certification

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Details

Position Details: Surgical Tech - PRN Mercy Hospital Jefferson Festus, MO 63028 The Operating Room is a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care across a wide range of surgical specialties.

About the Role

As an integral member of the perioperative team, the Surgical Technologist plays a critical role in supporting surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Surgical Technologists are responsible for preparing the operating room for procedures, ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile, functional, and available. They maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, and provide support throughout the procedure.

Responsibilities also include assembling and organizing sterile fields, handling instruments and specimens, assisting with room turnover, and contributing to safe patient positioning and care throughout the operative process. The OR environment requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain focused under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

This department and role offers a dynamic and rewarding atmosphere for individuals who are passionate about surgical care, thrive in a collaborative team atmosphere, and are dedicated to supporting life-changing moments for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Technologists are responsible for preparing the operating room for procedures, ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile, functional, and available.
• They maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, and provide support throughout the procedure.
• Responsibilities also include assembling and organizing sterile fields, handling instruments and specimens, assisting with room turnover, and contributing to safe patient positioning and care throughout the operative process.
• The OR environment requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain focused under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Qualifications

• Education: High-School Diploma or GED are required.
• Licensure: Non-licensed/certified candidates may be considered.
• Experience: 24-Hour-Opportunity locations May consider non-experienced perioperative candidates.
• Certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Other: Must understand English both written and spoken, must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Experience

• 1 year experience as a Surgical Tech

Preferred Education

• Successful completion of a Postsecondary certificate or associate degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited surgical technology program.

Preferred Licensure - Certification

• Surgical Technology Certification preferred.

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.