Surgical Tech Weekend - Main

Find your calling at Mercy! Prepares operating room for surgery, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in the operating room as assigned and directed by the professional nurse.

Mercy STL Main Operating Room. Surgical Tech - Days. Experience is required! We’re a Little Different. Our mission is clear: we bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

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.

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

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  HS Diploma or GED. Non-certified applicants may be considered for this position with acceptable surgical technology experience.
• Required Experience:
  
  Must have at least one year of Surgical Tech experience.
• Preferred Education:
  
  Surgical Technology experience or Graduate with a Degree in Surgical Technology or completion certification from an accredited surgical technology program preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS through the American Heart Association.

Day‑one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer‑matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co‑workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

Compassion and professionalism go hand‑in‑hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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.