Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
Cape Girardeau, MO, United States
- $40 p/week
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Surgical Technologist
- Operating Room
- Surgical Tech
The Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room is responsible for preparing and providing surgical instruments to the surgical team while ensuring patient care coordination and confidentiality. This full-time role requires certification or relevant experience, physical endurance, and adherence to healthcare standards. The position is based at Mercy Hospital Southeast and involves collaboration to promote innovative and compassionate healthcare.
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:
Certified 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
Qualifications:
Experience: Surgical technologist/scrub experience preferred.
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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