Hospital: Mercy Hospital Washington
Department: Operating Room
Status: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Shift: Days
Make a difference in the Operating Room while growing your career in a supportive, mission‑driven environment at Mercy.
Why Choose Mercy?
Career Growth: Educational assistance toward nursing degrees
Dependent Care Support: $100 monthly Dependent Care FSA contribution (eligible employees)
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with employer match starting day one
Competitive salary
Position Summary
The Surgical Technologist performs the primary role of supporting surgical procedures in the Operating Room. This position is accountable for preparing and maintaining surgical instruments, supporting the surgical team, and coordinating patient care while maintaining confidentiality, patient rights, and sterile technique. All duties are carried out in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.
Key Responsibilities
Surgical & Clinical Support
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and operative team while maintaining sterile technique and patient comfort
Assist surgeons in a knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous manner
Prepare, organize, and maintain instruments and equipment using procedure preference cards
Participate in updating surgeon preference cards as needed
Inspect instruments and power equipment before use; troubleshoot, report, and remove faulty equipment from service
Perform or assist with sterile preps and monitor aseptic technique throughout procedures
Immediately recognize, report, and correct breaks in sterile technique
Control and manage contaminated instruments and supplies appropriately
Equipment & Room Preparation
Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for efficient surgical procedures
Perform point‑of‑use cleaning during procedures per policy
Handle unused supplies following established guidelines
Complete room turnover and termination tasks per department procedures
Communication & Teamwork
Anticipate surgeon needs and communicate proactively with the circulator
Recognize and report emergency situations promptly
Confirm correct specimens and disposition with the circulator under physician direction
Communicate procedure delays or early completions to ensure efficient room utilization
Report instrument and equipment issues and identify repair needs
Utilize downtime effectively by restocking rooms, planning for upcoming cases, and assisting team members
Demonstrate flexibility with assignments, workload, and scheduling changes
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Proof of education may be required
Licensure / Certification
Surgical Technologist certification preferred
Non‑certified applicants may be considered with acceptable surgical technology experience
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Experience
Surgical Technology experience required for non‑certified applicants
Operating Room experiences preferred
Additional Requirements
Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English
Must be able to safely and successfully perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws
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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Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.