Surgical Technologist III - Mercy South

Mercy; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Surgical Technologist III, where you will play a crucial role in the operating room. You will be responsible for maintaining surgical instruments, ensuring patient safety, and supporting the surgical team with a focus on sterile techniques. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance from day one, a 401k with employer match, and opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Dependent Care FSA Contribution

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Employer Match

PTO Accrual

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a Surgical Technology License for Missouri.
• Experience in surgical technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and fulfill surgeon's needs during procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor surgical team.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Handling

Sterile Technique

Patient Care Coordination

Aseptic Techniques Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Surgical Technologist III

Department

Operating Room - Mercy South

Hours / Shift

Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Overview

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.

Job Duties:

1. Anticipates surgeon and operative team members needs regarding care delivery, maintaining sterile technique and comfort.
2. Assists surgeon in a knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous manner.
3. Knows procedure and/or utilizes preference cards to ensure instrument and equipment needs are available so the team can stay patient-focused.
4. Inspects instruments and power equipment prior to use to ensure operational order, troubleshoots, reports, and removes faulty instruments and equipment from service.
5. Performs or assists in sterile preps as needed, monitoring aseptic techniques of surgical team members at the field, reporting and correcting breaks in sterile technique immediately, and controlling the location of contaminated instruments and supplies.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure: Surgical Technology License required for Missouri.
• Experience: Non-certified applicants may be considered with acceptable surgical technology experience.
• Certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Other: Must understand English (written and spoken). Ability to perform job functions safely and successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Key Mercy Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance available after day one.
• Contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA.
• Paid parental leave for new parents.
• 401k with employer match starting day one.
• PTO accrual starts day one, including a day for volunteering.
• Competitive salary.
• Future career growth opportunities.

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