Surgical Technologist - OR (FT, Days)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a Surgical Technologist (CST/ST) to support the operating room team and ensure safe instrument handling.

The role requires assisting the surgical team, maintaining patient confidentiality, and handling instrument management with Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a surgical technologist/scrub in an operating room.
• Candidate should be able to communicate effectively with the surgical team.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pass instruments to the surgical team.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Support instrument sterilization and room turnover.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing experience

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate/Associate 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

Surgical Technologist (CST/ST)

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Operating Room

Status: Full-Time - 40 hours/week

• Surgical Technologist Career Ladder available for career growth and advancement opportunities. Experienced candidates may be considered for Surgical Technologist II, III, or FA opportunities. *

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
Surgical Technologist (CST/ST)
Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO
Department: Operating Room
Status: Full-Time - 40 hours/week
Shift: 8 Hour Days (Mon-Fri) + Additional Call Hours

• Surgical Technologist Career Ladder available for career growth and advancement opportunities. Experienced candidates may be considered for Surgical Technologist II, III, or FA opportunities. *

Qualifications

• Experience: Surgical technologist/scrub experience preferred for Surgical Technologist roles; and is required to be considered for Level II/III.
• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Successful completion of a postsecondary certificate or associate\'s degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited surgical technology program preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. Surgical Technology Certification preferred. Non-licensed/certified candidates may be considered with applicable surgical technologist experience.
• 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. Physical requirements/demands:
• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.

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