Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Main Operating Room

MHM Support Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time Days

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assistant (STFA) in the Main Operating Room. The role supports surgeons in a full‑time, day‑shift capacity at a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center, with a $7,500 sign‑on bonus available.

You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced surgical care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics. The STFA works alongside surgeons, RNs, and staff to support complex and routine procedures across General, Orthopedic,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• 1–2 years of scrub experience required; 2+ years in complex cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in exposure, hemostasis, closure and interoperative tasks.
• May perform the Surgical Technologist role in the OR as needed.
• Coordinate perioperative care with nurses and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Intraoperative clinical skills

Surgical scrub experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical Technology program preferred

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the supervision of the surgeon, The Surgical Tech First Assist (ST-FA) is a role which provides additional assistance to the surgeon in the Operating Room over and above that normally provided. As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other interoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safer operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition, the ST-FA may perform in the role of the Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room as needed. 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

Surgical Technologist First Assistant (STFA) – Main Operating Room Mercy St. Louis Hospital Full-Time Days Seeking Experienced STFA's! $7,500 Sign On Bonus Available! Join the Main Operating Room team at Mercy St. Louis Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center providing advanced surgical care for patients of all ages, including pediatrics. As a Surgical Technologist First Assistant, you will work alongside surgeons, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members to support a wide variety of complex and routine surgical procedures.

Service Lines

• General Surgery: General, Burn, Plastics, Bariatric, and Colorectal Surgery
• Women’s & Urology Services: Gynecology (GYN), Genitourinary (GU/Urology), and Robotics
• Specialty Surgery: Orthopedic and Neurosurgery
• ENT Services: ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF), Dental, Pediatric, and Ophthalmology procedures

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or GED required Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred
• Licensure & Certification Successful completion of STFA program Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Experience 1-2 years of scrub experience required 2+ years of full-time scrub experience in both routine and complex surgical cases preferred

If you're an experienced Surgical Technologist looking to advance your career in a high-acuity surgical setting, we'd love to connect with you.

Why Mercy?

Work at a nationally recognized Level I Trauma and Burn Center Exposure to a wide variety of surgical specialties and advanced procedures Collaborative team environment focused on exceptional patient care Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

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.