Surgical Technologist - Surgery Center

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will be responsible for supplying instruments, coordinating patient care with teammates, and upholding patient rights and confidentiality in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Requirements include a high-school diploma or GED, a postsecondary certificate/associate degree in Surgical Technology, and BLS certification. Non-licensed/certified candidates may be considered at certain locations.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• Postsecondary certificate or associate degree in Surgical Technology preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical instruments to the surgical team in the OR.
• Coordinate care of the surgical patient with the perioperative team.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality in all procedures.
• Adhere to Mercy mission, values and Service Standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Communication skills

BLS knowledge

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

Postsecondary certificate or associate degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

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.

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.

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

: 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 of a Postsecondary certificate or associate degree in 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.