Surgical Technologist - Center for Performance Medicine

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Missouri is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgical procedures in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, ensuring instruments are operational, and maintaining sterile techniques. Candidates must have at least one year of experience and a high school diploma or GED. BLS certification is required. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• At least one year of Surgical Tech experience required.
• Non-certified applicants may be considered with acceptable experience.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and operative team members efficiently.
• Inspect instruments and ensure they are operational.
• Monitor aseptic techniques during surgical procedures.

Skills

Surgical Tech experience

Aseptic techniques

Compassion and professionalism

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Certification in Surgical Technology

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Performs the primary function of a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room. Maintains accountability for the provision of surgical instruments to the surgical team. Coordinates the care of the surgical patient with other team members. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Mercy Center for Performance Medicine

Surgical Tech

Experience is strongly preferred!

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview

Mercy Center for Performance Medicine out-patient surgery offers state of the art care to patients in need of surgical care. The center consists of 10 operating rooms, 2 minor procedure rooms and 1 cysto suite, making it one of the largest surgery centers in the United States. Equipped with the latest and greatest technology.

Surgery specialties include orthopedics, urology, plastics, neuro and general surgery.

Along with the operating room, the surgery center includes its own pre/post area, PACU, 23-hour stay area, SPD and supply chain.

Job Duties

• Primary Aspects: Anticipates surgeon and operative team members needs regarding care delivery, maintaining sterile technique and comfort. Assist surgeon in a knowledgeable, efficient and courteous manner. Knows procedure and/or utilizes preference cards to assure instrument and equipment needs are available so team can stay patient focused: participates in updating preference cards.

  Inspects instruments and power equipment prior to use to assure operational order and troubleshoots, reports, and removes faulty instrument and equipment from service.

  Performs or assists in sterile preps as needed/requested by monitoring aseptic techniques of surgical team members at field, reporting and correcting breaks in sterile technique immediately, and controlling location of contaminated instruments and supplies.

Qualifications

• Required Education: HS Diploma or GED. Non-certified applicants may be considered for this position with acceptable surgical technology experience.
• Required Experience: Must have at least one year of Surgical Tech experience.
• Preferred Education: Surgical Technology experience or Graduate with a Degree in Surgical Technology or completion certification from an accredited surgical technology program preferred.
• Certifications: BLS through the American Heart Association.

We Offer Great Benefits

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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.