Surgical Support Technician Surgery Center

Surgical Support Tech

Mercy Surgery Center- Springfield, MO

Full Time, Days

Key Benefits:

• Regular performance incentives
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
• Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible dependent care FSA
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401K with employer match
• Paid PTO for volunteering
• Competitive salary
• Future career growth

Overview:

Under the direction of the perioperative leader, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Qualifications:

• • Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience:
    • None required.
    • One-year clinical experience within a hospital preferred.
  • Licensure:None required.
  • Certifications:
    • BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire.
    • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be required per location of employment.
  • Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
    • 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
    • Safety/Risk Management: Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.
    • Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment: ex: Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; Unit/Departmental Specific Policies; Safe Patient HandlingParticipates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care.
    • Technology: Utilizes unit specific technology to perform daily tasks and maintain appropriate communications (ex: computer, pagers, zone phones, Rover, etc.).

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

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.