Surgical Technologist - General Surgery

Mercy Co; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room to support the surgical team by providing instruments and supplies, coordinating patient care with teammates, and ensuring patient rights and confidentiality. The role emphasizes adherence to Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification; non-licensed candidates may be considered for certain roles. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• English proficiency in written and spoken form.
• BLS certification required.
• Preferred completion of a surgical technology program.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for providing surgical instruments to the team.
• Coordinates the care of the surgical patient with other team members.
• Upholds patient rights and confidentiality per Mercy standards.
• Performs duties in alignment with Mercy mission and service standards.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Education

High School Diploma

GED

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:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High-School Diploma or GED are required. You may be asked to provide proof of education.
Licensure: Non-licensed/certified candidates may be considered.
Experience: Non-24-Hour Opportunity locations May consider non-certified candidates with applicable surgical technologist 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 Education: Successful completion ofa Postsecondary certificate orassociatedegreein 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.